Production Manager

Salary/Rate:£55,000 - £58,000
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Birmingham
Country:United Kingdom
Job ref:CC-ProdMgr
Post Date:06. 11. 2024
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About the Role

Cruise Control Recruitment have over 25 years’ experience in offering permanent recruitment, interim management, head hunting and executive search and selection solutions.

As one of the leading recruiters for technical and engineering recruitment, our Engineering Division are leading the search for a Production Manager to work for one of the global leaders within their industry. 

We're seeking a skilled Production Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our plant. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Business Unit Manager, this role has responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery / Throughput, Cost and people in the department. The role takes direction from the Senior Business Unit Manager on plant priorities to meet the target to the department business needs. In addition, the role will be responsible for the identification of improvements plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects, Productivity and OEE.

 

Team Leadership: Inspire and motivate a team of 30-40 dedicated professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Senior Business Unit Manager to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with business objectives.

Financial Performance: Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize resource allocation and cost control.

Project Management: Lead and participate in cross-functional projects to drive innovation and process improvements.

We are looking for a Production Manager who can effectively manage the Forge and Machine Shop departments, including training and holiday management of your team.

 

Ideal Candidate:

Proven track record in a manufacturing environment, preferably in forging and machining operations. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams. In-depth knowledge of safety, quality, and productivity metrics. Experience in working with Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. IOSH qualification or equivalent. Experience in shift work, ideally 4 on 4 off.

We are looking for someone that can measure metrics, KPI’s, daily P&L, standard hours value, daily budgets, throughput rates and recovery planning.

 

What We Offer:

Competitive salary (£55,000-£58,000) plus bonus

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

A challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic industry

 

If you're passionate about manufacturing and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

 

TO APPLY

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply ASAP.

 

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