Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Pickering
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Pickering. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing one of the site’s key production areas, managing a team and driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.
Production Manager
Job Description
Lead and develop a production team, including supervisors and team leaders.
Take ownership of departmental KPIs and operational performance.
Ensure production plans and customer requirements are consistently achieved.
Drive improvements in OEE, RFT, scrap, downtime and labour efficiency.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Kaizen principles.
Manage resources, manpower and production priorities effectively.
Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HSE, MP&L and HR.
Identify and implement improvements to productivity, quality and cost.
Production Manager
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications
Strong background in automotive manufacturing is essential.
Proven experience managing production teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience within injection moulding and/or paint would be highly desirable.
Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and performance improvement.
A hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to drive accountability and change.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement would be advantageous.
If you’re an experienced automotive Production Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on operational performance, we’d be keen to hear from you
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year