Production Manager

Role:
Production Manager

Salary: £43,000 to £45,000 per annum, plus bonus and benefits including private medical, life assurance and pension.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm (flexibility required).

Location:

Commutable from Anstey, Glenfield, Leicester, Groby and surrounding areas.

We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager for a reputable and large industrial company to work at one of their fast paced leading automated flagship factories that has just received a multi‑million pound investment on new machinery commissioned into the factory.

Your department will include 60 production staff and 1 Production Leader.

This role is to manage and oversee the Production Department including team performance, change management, continuous improvements, KPI's, strategic planning and budget control.

• Deliver production targets; volume / yield / waste reduction
• Lead and organise a team to ensure optimal plant performance
• Ensure the safety of all site personnel at all times
• Have an excellent knowledge of the plant and process to help make informed decisions
• Support and promote a continual improvement culture in line with objectives
• Effective communication with other departments and stakeholders at all times
• Ensure that all materials and equipment are available when required; i.e. packaging materials / additives / PPE etc
• Identify training requirements of staff and liaise with appropriate departments to ensure that it is actioned
• Investigate any accidents, injuries or near misses within 24 hours and communicate to all relevant parties

• Strong communicator and influencer, ability to talk to people of all levels and inspire them.
• Supervisory skills
• Assertive and confident stye