Depot Operations Manager

Production Manager – refurbishment / fit-out / fabrication, Salary: £70k + £400 car allowance + excellent benefits package,

Location:

Gravesend

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager / Service Centre Manager to join an industry leader. We are keen to hear from candidates with a proven track record of leading a factory, manufacturing / production or workshop operation, preferably refurbishment / fit-out / fabrication or similar. You will lead the site and team to operational excellence, with a focus on quality control, timely delivery, P&L and H&S.

Production Manager
- The role:

Responsible for delivering operational and quality excellence for the site against performance metrics.
Oversight of production planning, resource scheduling, and workflow optimisation.
P&L profitability and cost management ownership (materials, stock, resource utilisation, and labour) and being accountable for budget variance.
Provide leadership to the site team with clearly defined objectives aligned with daily, weekly, monthly, and annual targets. Coaching and team development.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives through process improvement methodologies and innovative thinking (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies).
Strategically plan operations to optimise resource productivity, ensuring 100% on-time deliveries to customers.
Candidate requirements:

Experience in a Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager / Site Manager / Workshop Manager or similar role, preferably in a factory refurbishment / fit-out / fabrication or similar environment.
Strong operational management background.
Skilled in production planning, resource scheduling, and workflow optimisation.

Experience with P&L management, cost control, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.

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