Production Manager

Role: Production Manager 
Salary: £43,000 to £45,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits including private medical, life assurance and pension 
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm (flexibility required) 
Location: Commutable from Anstey, Glenfield, Leicester, Groby and surrounding areas  

Company

We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager for a reputable and large industrial company to work at one of their fast paced leading automated flagship factories that has just received a multi-million pound investment on new machinery commissioned into the factory. 

If you are a resilient, dynamic, people orientated individual, looking for a new role and genuine career opportunity where you can get your teeth into something fresh, where you can make improvements, accomplish business long term strategy and leave a legacy, this role is for you! You will be joining a growing department where there are challenges to overcome and tough conversations to be had, therefore would suit someone who welcomes these and is excited by this prospect, to be part of the journey and future of the factory. The position requires you on your feet, so you will need to be ready to work in an active busy role.

Your department will include 60 production staff and 1 Production Leader

Responsibilities

This role is to manage and oversee the Production Department including team performance, change management, continuous improvements, KPI’s, strategic planning and budget control.

This role would suit someone who is motivated and excited by challenges and sees them as opportunities to make an impact and bring forward their experience and ideas to make the required changes and improvements. The role requires a “hands on” approach with effective leadership and getting the best from the team.

• Deliver production targets; volume / yield / waste reduction
• Lead and organise a team to ensure optimal plant performance
• Ensure the safety of all site personnel at all times
• Have an excellent knowledge of the plant and process to help make informed decisions
• Support and promote a continual improvement culture in line with objectives
• Effective communication with other departments and stakeholders at all times
• Ensure that all materials and equipment are available when required; i.e. packaging materials / additives / PPE etc
• Identify training requirements of staff and liaise with appropriate departments to ensure that it is actioned
• Investigate any accidents, injuries or near misses within 24 hours and communicate to all relevant parties

Requirements

• Strong communicator and influencer, ability to talk to people of all levels and inspire them.
• Supervisory skills
• Assertive and confident stye

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Jane at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Jane for further information. 

We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.