Production Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join an established industrial coatings company in Sunderland, with almost 40 years experience across a range of engineering sectors. This is a hands-on role involving the day-to-day coordination of production activities, supporting operatives and working closely with the planning and quality teams to ensure customer requirements and delivery dates are met.

It would suit an organised and personable manager who is keen to contribute ideas and make a difference within a small team. What we need from you:
Previous production management, supervisory or team leadership experience within an industrial, manufacturing or engineering environment Excellent organisational and people-management skills The ability to plan workloads, manage changing priorities and meet customer delivery dates An ability to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and customer inspectors Good problem-solving skills and the ability to deal with production issues practically and efficiently A keen, hardworking and dedicated approach, with a strong work ethic The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and SharePoint A full UK driving licence Desirable:
Previous experience within the industrial coatings, blasting or painting industry Experience reading and interpreting customer paint specifications The ability to prepare paint procedures and Inspection & Test Plans

Experience with in Oil & Gas, Offshore, Marine, Nuclear, Defence, Construction or Heavy Engineering What the role involves:
Overseeing and coordinating daily production activities Ensuring work instructions are carried out safely, efficiently and to the required standard Organising workloads and supporting production operatives to achieve customer delivery dates Monitoring the progress of jobs and addressing production issues or potential delays Working closely with planning and quality assurance to ensure individual job requirements are met Ensuring work complies with engineering drawings, customer specifications and company procedures Leading, motivating and supporting production operatives to maintain quality and productivity Helping to improve production processes, workflow and right-first-time performance Supporting the investigation of quality issues and the implementation of corrective actions Assisting with customer inspections and visits Liaising with clients and customer inspectors to build strong working relationships Supporting the continued development and growth of the business Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am4:00pm and Friday: 7:30am2:30pm. Overtime may be required during busy periods to support business requirements. This may include evening and weekend working. Benefits: 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension PPE and workwear provided Permanent position with a well-established and respected company Training available to develop further skills and industry knowledge Opportunity to influence production processes and contribute to the companys continued growth Varied projects across multiple engineering sectors Small-team environment where individual skills and ideas are valued Supportive workplace focused on quality, teamwork and continuous improvement Apply now!