Production Manager

Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.

Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modem manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy and Development
• General and Task Management
• People Management
• Financial and Budget Control
• Relationship Management
• Self-Management

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent leadership and man-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Commercial and Financial acumen

Qualifications and Experience Levels

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred
• 8+ year experience in tooling/machining
• Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience
• Technical understanding
• Experience in managing Profit & Loss responsibilities for manufacturing
• Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience
• Membership of an appropriate industry-related professional body would be advantageous Closing date and application instructions