Job Title: Production Manager Location: Oldham Salary: 50k Are you an experienced production leader with a passion for driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement? SF Recruitment are seeking a dedicated Production Manager to oversee our client's 24/5 Production Department within a tooling manufacturing company located in Oldham. As a Production Manager, you will: - Lead and manage the Production Team, ensuring productivity, scheduling, and efficiency targets are met - Oversee the Planning function, developing and maintaining production schedules to exceed business and customer demands. - Ensure effective capacity management of production plant, materials, and labour resources. - Recruit, train, and onboard new team members while driving professional development. - Chair Quarterly People Reviews, recommending training and grading changes. - Monitor performance to plan and implement corrective actions to recover schedules. - Drive a strong Health and Safety culture across the team. - Enhance efficiency across people, processes, and equipment. - Generate and communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). - Maintain high transaction accuracy and exceptional housekeeping standards. - Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to streamline New Product Introduction (NPI). - Build and sustain a culture of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. - Promote the Company Vision and align the team's efforts with business success. To excel in this role, you'll need: - Strong people management abilities, with the capacity to motivate and delegate effectively. - Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Financial acumen, with an understanding of business impacts from production operations. - Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a flexible approach. - Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and legal production requirements. - Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. - Competency in Microsoft IT Packages (experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is advantageous but not essential). If you're a proactive and results-driven leader, we want to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.
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SF Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for an hour
Oldham, Lancashire OL9 9HU
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Production Manager position in Oldham offers a salary of £50,000.
- The ideal candidate should have significant experience in production leadership, specifically in a tooling manufacturing environment.
- Key responsibilities include managing the production team, overseeing planning functions, and ensuring health and safety standards.
- Successful applicants will demonstrate strong people management, problem-solving skills, and financial acumen, along with familiarity with ISO standards.
- This role requires a proactive leader committed to driving efficiency and quality within the production department.
