Our expanding client based on the outskirts of Tameside is looking to recruit a Production Manager.

Summary: responsible for overseeing the entire production process within the company. This includes planning, coordinating, and managing resources to ensure the efficient creation of high-quality of protection products. The role requires hands-on leadership to manage production staff, liaising with the sales team, maintain equipment, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning and Coordination:

• Oversee the Production job planning systems, to make sure we are meeting project deadlines and customer expectations, making improvements if required.
• Allocate resources effectively, including manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Coordinate with the sales and customer service teams to align production activities with project requirements.
• Monitor production processes, addressing bottlenecks or delays promptly.

Team Management and Leadership

• Lead, supervise and mentor the production team, including design, machine operators, fabricators, and all production operatives.
• Conduct training sessions to improve skills and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Monitor staff performance and address any issues related to productivity or discipline.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to understand client requirements and ensure seamless execution of orders.

Quality Control:

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure all protection products meet company and client specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections of materials, processes, and finished products.
• Address quality issues promptly and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Equipment and Facility Maintenance:

• Ensure all production equipment and tools are maintained and functioning optimally.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for regular servicing and prompt repairs.
• Maintain a clean and organized production floor to promote safety and efficiency.

Resource Management:

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the procurement team to maintain adequate supplies of materials.
• Optimize the use of resources to minimize waste and reduce production costs.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present regular reports on operational performance

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure the production environment complies with all health and safety regulations.
• Conduct safety training and enforce safety protocols among production staff.
• Investigate and resolve any incidents or accidents promptly.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for process optimization and implement changes to improve efficiency and output.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technology, and best practices in protection production.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the production team.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Act as a liaison between production and other departments, including design, sales, and customer service teams.
• Provide regular updates on production progress to senior management.
• Resolve any production-related issues that may impact project timelines.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in production management, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of engineering production techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Key Skills:

• Production scheduling and resource planning.
• Lean Management
• Quality assurance and process improvement.
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Safety and compliance management.
• Team leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate staff
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Dealing with confrontation and conflict

Work Environment:

• On-site at the production facility.
• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.

What else you need to know:

• Hours – 7.30 till 4.45 Monday to Thursday and 4pm finish on Friday
• 22 days holidays plus stats
• Client parking
• Onsite kitchen facilities but also local to all amenities

Bennett Staff Bureau acts as an employment agency for permanent staff and an employment business for temporary workers. We recruit for roles based in Office, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Industrial and all categories of Catering staff.

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