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Production Manager

Trafford Park

Monday to Friday

£55,000 to £65,000

Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare

A market-leading, global manufacturer is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join the business. This role has a large impact across all employees, processes, projects, and systems. The business is going from strength to strength and is continuing to grow. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, experienced Production Management professional to make an impact at a business within an excellent industry. 

Role Description

• Play a key role in the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing; planning, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to improve operational performance
• Maintain production systems and processes to deliver product on time, to specification and cost
• Promote functional excellence of the systems team
• Drive continuous improvement activities
• Justify capital equipment investment and introduce of modern processes
• Analyse downtime, identify trends and develop implement solutions
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Take control of in-house apprentice program working closely with key stakeholders
• Identify skill sets, resource levels, and systems to ensure projects are delivered
• Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels
• Communicate KPI’s, review and implement

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques such as Six Sigma
• Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production.
• Able to demonstrate experience of working within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience of modern manufacturing techniques and process that include automation and digitalisation
• Microsoft Office suite
• SAP

Company Information

As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. To apply please email your CV / resume to benw@hunterselection.co.uk