Production Manager

production environment? We’re searching for a skilled Production Manager who will take charge of my clients production department at the site, driving quality, efficiency, and innovation. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that we meet and exceed the standards our customers expect, in a safe, organized, and forward-thinking environment. This is an opportunity to bring your experience in managing people, processes, and projects to a team that values initiative and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Champion Health & Safety: Cultivate a safe, supportive work environment by ensuring that all safety targets are consistently met.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Utilize your LEAN expertise to streamline our systems and processes, implementing effective change across the production area.
• Inspire and Develop the Team: Foster a culture of growth by identifying training needs, supporting team development, and planning for future leadership.
• Ensure Quality Excellence: Maintain strict adherence to ISO and GMP standards, ensuring that every product meets our high standards.
• Collaborate with the Best: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and HR to drive unified results, foster a team-focused environment, and celebrate our successes.
• Make Strategic Decisions: Track KPIs, set targets, and strategize to reach new heights in efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Support Customer Engagement: Be an ambassador for our production values during customer visits and audits, consistently demonstrating our commitment to excellence.
• Optimize Costs and Processes: Manage budgets, seek cost-saving opportunities, and ensure production stays lean and efficient.

Qualifications and Experience We’re Looking For:

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in managing a fast-paced, complex production department.
• Dynamic, hands-on leader with a track record of successful decision-making, problem-solving, and team-building.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and experience with Lean methodologies or Six Sigma.
• Skilled in computer systems, including production software.

Nice to Have:

• Higher education in a relevant field (e.g., Degree, HNC/HND).
• Experience at a senior managerial level within a production setting.
• Experience in electronic assembly or medical device production and knowledge of SAP.

Why This Role? Joining us means being part of a company that genuinely invests in its people and their potential. Here’s what we offer to help you thrive:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy 25 days of holiday (plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service), a 5% company pension, and company sick pay.
• Growth & Development: With clear career pathways, mentoring opportunities, and support for further learning, your future here is bright.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance, with policies and benefits designed to support your personal and professional life.
• Positive Culture: Become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, creativity, and quality.

This is more than a job—it’s a place where your leadership can shape the future. Apply today to bring your expertise to an environment where innovation, quality, and teamwork are the foundations of our success.