Production Manager

Role: Production Manager / Production Leader / Shift Production Manager – We would also love to hear from those from Retail – Deputy Store Managers / Retail Supervisors
Salary: £37,000 to £40,000 per annum plus 10% bonus (package of circa £44k per annum), and benefits including private medical, life assurance and pension
Hours: Monday to Friday, afternoon shift (2:30pm till 11:00pm)
Location: Commutable from Kendal, Shap, Penrith, Helbeck, Garsdale, Settle, Bentham, Lancaster, Morecambe, Bowness-on-Windermere, Grasmere and surrounding areas

Company

We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager / Production Leader / Shift Production Manager for a reputable and large multi site industrial company to work at one of their leading factories.

It is a fast paced production environment and therefore seeking someone with confidence and enthusiasm who can handle the constant changes and demands, is up to task of taking on the challenge with hunger, passion, and determination of being successful. The role is very much to help shape the future of the department and factory in making things better.

The hiring manager is open to the candidates background, including Manufacturing, Production and Retail industries, such as Deputy Store Managers, Retail Managers, Retail Supervisors. It's all about finding someone with the right attitude and drive, to take this role on with enthusiasm and keenness. If you hold strong people management skills and performance management experience, we want to hear from you!  

It is a company that is highly regarded that with hard work, commitment and drive, opportunities to advance and progress your career are offered. Not to mention the opportunities to receive investment on further training and growth, internally and externally.

If this sounds like you and has grabbed your attention, please don't delay and apply now! 

Responsibilities

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

The team consists of 45 staff, approx. - these are made up of 3 Production Team Leader (your direct reports) and 40-45 Production Operators (indirect reports). 

This role would suit someone who is highly 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 continuous improvements, to help Production Staff to reach their full potential.

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
Manage within budgetary cost constraints, notably; overtime, materials etc
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

Experienced leader and manager in a relevant & fast paced role, this could be in production or manufacturing or retail environments.
Management of a team and leading teams.
Performance Management & Control of KPI's - delegation of these to teams, monitoring performance and overseeing delivery.
Extremely motivated and driven individual with bags of enthusiasm and passion.
Strong communicator and influencer, ability to talk to people of all levels and inspire them.
Any qualifications in a relevant field is advantageous, such as customer service, business, engineering, production or technical – most & any considered, or equivalent experience

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