Production Manager

The Company Our client is a specialist manufacturer. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit a Production Manager. The Role • You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the production process ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, on time and within budget. • Duties to include planning production schedules, managing resources (personnel, materials, equipment) and maintaining quality standards. • You will also work to improve processes, reduce costs and ensure safety. • Is day shift managing a team of 45. • You will lead your team and area to successfully deliver your KPI's and drive business performance. • Coach, develop and lead staff and establish a continuous improvement culture. • Take full responsibility for the day to day running of a department on shift, ensuring the Health and Safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areas. • Monitor and communicate the site plan, performance KPI's and targets ensuring that all colleagues are striving to achieve the same goal. The Person • Will ideally be degree qualified in a related field. • Previous engineering or manufacturing experience preferred. • You will have good leadership/team management experience. • Will have good planning skills. • You will be IT literate with good analytical skills. • Will have the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload. The Benefits • You will be working for a well-established growing employer. • An excellent salary. • Career progression opportunity. • A good pension scheme. • The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.