Production Manager

Desborough Northamptonshire

Commutable from Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough, Lutterworth
£40,000-£50,000

Monday – Friday (Early finish on a Friday)

Benefits:-  

• 25 days holiday + banks
• Employee Assistance program
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary bonus

Our client is a leading manufacturer of bespoke products. Being a low-volume manufacturer, they ensure quality in every item they manufacture. Due to unforeseen circumstances, they are currently looking to recruit a new production manager- the ideal candidate has knowledge of fabrication as well as low-volume, bespoke manufacturing.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Plan and Manage production- ensuring materials and equipment are available
• Monitor and drive KPIs
• Streamline production and reduce inefficiencies on the shopfloor
• Oversee a team of around 20
• Man Manage the team- addressing issues and compiling solutions
• Liaising with engineering and design
• Deliver continuous improvements
• Assist the quality and health and safety department to ensure compliance at all times

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Have leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Have knowledge and experience of low-volume, bespoke manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills with experience in change and people management
• An engineering backgroun, preferably within fabrication