Production Manager

Location: St. Albans

Position:
Production Manager

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Production Manager to join a well-established manufacturer specialising in cable assemblies, wire harnesses, looms, control panels and network solutions.

Responsibilities:

* Take responsibility for the daily running of manufacturing activities, ensuring production targets, quality requirements and delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.

* Work collaboratively with engineering teams to ensure manufacturing documentation, testing requirements and operational processes meet industry and customer standards.

* Lead and support production personnel through effective mentoring, training and performance management initiatives.

* Assist directly with assembly and manufacturing activities when required to support workload demands and resolve production challenges.

* Coordinate activities across multiple workstations and production areas to maintain workflow efficiency and minimise production interruptions.

* Create, review and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions and operational metrics to enhance performance.

* Evaluate production data and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve output and streamline manufacturing processes.

* Ensure products are prepared, handled and dispatched in accordance with company quality standards and customer expectations.

* Maintain production planning activities, ensuring schedules remain accurate and internal departments are kept informed of project timelines.

Skills:

* Previous experience within cable assembly, wiring, loom or harness manufacturing environments.

* Strong understanding of quality management systems, ideally within regulated industries.

* Experience supervising, developing and motivating teams within a production environment.

* Practical manufacturing background with the ability to support assembly activities when necessary.

* Proven track record of delivering process improvements through Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

* Strong planning and organisational capabilities with experience managing production workloads and priorities.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across production, engineering and quality functions.

* Positive and resilient approach with the confidence to drive operational improvements and manage change.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on  or call +44 (0)(phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, ensuring our clients provide excellent career opportunities within engineering and manufacturing.

Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring every application is considered fairly and without prejudice.

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