Production Manager

Production Manager – Permanent - Telford

We are recruiting with a manufacturing client in Telford for a new Manufacturing / Production Manager.  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing / production manager who is looking for an opportunity to grow and develop the business in the next stage of its progression and share in the success this brings.

The Production Manager will act as the Directors ‘hands and eyes’ in managing the day to day matters of the £6 million turnover manufacturing business.  You will be responsible for controlling production operations, making sure they meet the company’s customers’ needs in delivery and quality.

Your duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Co-ordinating all Production Control related systems and procedures
• Manage manufacturing efficiencies, focusing on improving workflow & planning
• Apply LEAN manufacturing techniques
• Manage manufacturing staff
• Working with the different departments, identify and implement CI improvements and projects
• Plan and implement new manufacturing processes
• Capacity & maintenance management
• Training and development
• Reporting into the Board of Directors
• Liaise with customers

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity within a supportive and forward thinking business, you will have experience in a similar role within an engineering, manufacturing or sub-contracting environment.

Experience of working to ISO9001 standards is advantageous and you must also have experience of working with computerised MRP / ERP systems.

You will have a proven track record in managing similar organisations, have excellent man-management and team building skills, be self-motivated and possess excellent communications skills.

The role comes with a generous salary and profit related bonus.

The site is in Central Telford and so is commutable from Shrewsbury, Telford, Newport, Shifnal, Market Drayton, Perton, Wolverhampton etc

Alternative job titles would include Operations Manager, Production Control, Production Controller, Manufacturing Manager, General Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, MRP Controller, ERP Controller etc