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Our client, a multisite manufacturing business, seek to appoint a Production Director to run their manufacturing function. The appointed Production Director will have overall responsibility for production / manufacturing, quality, health and safety and supply chain activities for a large team. On offer is a market leading salary and benefits package for a company with realistic aims of doubling production in the next five years.
Production Director - Role & Responsibilities -Â Manufacturing, Operations
 * Deliver on the operational KPIs for the site whilst simultaneously further developing a culture of continuous improvement and employee empowerment
 * Lead senior colleagues in manufacturing and engineering to contribute effectively to the growth strategy of the business
 * Comfortable leading the production management team. Detailed knowledge of quality, engineering and health and safety required too
 * Strategically plan to deliver on long term vision of the company ensuring painless growth
 * Flexible attitude on a day to day basis. Firm and persistant when expressing views but a good listener comfortable changing course if given compelling reasons
Production Director - Skills & Abilities - Manufacturing, Operations
 * Of degree calibre with well evidenced leadership and coaching abilities
 * Formal Lean and Continuous Improvement training preferred. Track record of lean implementation and development of a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement
 * Prior experience working for a manufacturer in a senior management / director post
 * Gravitas to lead a large team. Comfortable from shop floor to board room
 * Relationship builder able to increase co-operation across departments
Production Director, Manufacturing, Operations
