Our client is a leading design & manufacturing specialising in Architectural Joinery and due to expansion, they have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Production Manager.

This is a Senior Management role and requires a proven track record in a manufacturing background ideally from the timber or joinery sector and be conversant with the latest innovative manufacturing techniques.

Reporting to: Managing Director

As Production Manager You will be responsible for leading, motivating and managing the production team, and will also oversee the whole manufacturing process whilst continually improving and developing. As Production Manager you will be primarily responsible for planning and determining optimal utilisation of the manufacturing team and equipment to meet production goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities of The Production Manager

  • Analyse manufacturing data and identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvements
  • Be responsible for all manufacturing processes, driving a safety-first environment ensuring all processes and procedures are adhered to
  • Identify and utilise methods for making production processes more effective and efficient
  • Drive the business forward with the successful implementation of new innovative ideas
  • Ensure that customers, quality, regulatory and internal requirements are met or exceeded
  • Harness a culture within the operation where individuals feel able to challenge the status quo and encourage feedback from all levels

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

  • Strong communication skills to actively listen to stakeholders and clearly verbalise ideas and action plans
  • Strong analytical skills to determine problems within the production process and take appropriate action.
  • A proven track- record of the implementation of policies and procedures to maximise output
  • Excellent organisational skills to plan production schedules and the availability of necessary materials machinery and equipment.
  • Good time management skills to minimise downtime
  • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety
  • Experience of working in a leadership role, ideally within Timber or related materials background
  • Effective communication skills
  • Customer focused with sound commercial skills.
  • Good IT skills & PC literate.

 

Location/Area: Derbyshire  

Salary: Competitive remuneration package, along with benefits and attractive bonus scheme

Vacancy No: 5011

 

To apply or to find out more:

Consultant Fiona Hamilton   

Tel No 01234 826450 Ext 105

E-mail fiona.hamilton@srsuk.com

Website www.srsuk.com