Production Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Wimborne
Salary
Competitive
Posted
06 Nov 2020
Closes
04 Dec 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Production Manager, GBP60,000 plus GBP9,000 bonus, Wimborne

Purpose

As the Production Manager for this industry leading manufacturer, you will be responsible for leading your Production and Planning teams whilst developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Board, you will have two managers directly reporting to you, and you'll be indirectly responsible for a team of between 70-100 permanent and temporary employees across a variety skilled roles.

Responsibilities

As Production Manager you'll:

Recruit and train staff while maintaining excellent team morale
Liaise with the HR and Health & Safety Departments to ensure any personnel issues are handled correctly and in accordance with company procedures
Develop and manage continuous improvement initiatives to actively improve the efficiency and productivity of the manufacturing function
Ensure your department is fully compliant with appropriate codes, rules, and regulations
Coordinate with relevant members of the supply chain and other departments to ensure the efficient running of the Production function.
Communicate effectively with the Operations Director and your team

Background

The successful Production Manager will:

Have solid experience working in a management capacity within production/manufacturing
Be degree educated and have or be working towards a Nebosh qualification
Have experience working in a lean and cellular environment, comfortable with a variety of manufacturing processes and materials
Be confident in the implementation of Continuous Improvement programmes to enhance productivity
Possess strong leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
Be an effective communicator, with the ability to liaise with both senior members of staff and direct reportsEmployer

Rubicon's client is an established manufacturer of quality and bespoke products specifically engineered to meet the varied demands of an ever-growing health sector. Using innovative and award-winning technologies they have developed customer specific solutions for national government, public and private services for 70 years.

Package

As the Production Manager, in addition to the basic remuneration and bonus, the successful candidate will benefit from an above statutory pension, 33 days holiday (inc BH), free parking, life assurance and a modern working environment.

Interested?

We are working as the exclusive recruitment consultancy on this Production Manager. Please apply to this advert or call Jess or Ben to discuss the role further