Production Manager

Location: Wimborne

Production Manager

Location:

Ferndown, Dorset
Salary:  Competitive, depending on experience + Benefits

Hours:

Monday to Friday, Days
About the Company
Our client is an established aerospace manufacturing business operating within a precision engineering environment. The company supplies high-quality components to the aerospace sector and is focused on maintaining strong standards across safety, quality, delivery, cost and people development.
As part of the senior leadership team, we are looking to appoint an experienced  Production Manager  to lead manufacturing operations, improve production performance and develop a high-performing shop floor team.

The Role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Production Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day performance of production, ensuring that manufacturing operations are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership position within a  precision machining and aerospace manufacturing environment , working closely with Engineering, Quality, HR, Finance, Supply Chain and other operational functions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for production planning, resource utilisation, productivity, delivery performance, cost control and the development of the production team, whilst driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage day-to-day production activities across the manufacturing operation.
Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet customer demand and delivery requirements.
Monitor production performance, identifying bottlenecks and taking action to improve workflow and output.
Manage productivity, machine utilisation and standard hours across production areas.
Ensure production targets and sales plans are clearly communicated, understood and achieved.
Work closely with Team Leaders to monitor and improve shop floor performance.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across production.
Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, efficiency and resource utilisation.
Manage and monitor production-related expenditure, including tooling and consumables.
Work with Finance and Operations to manage production budgets and ensure cost-effective operations.
Work closely with Quality to maintain product conformity and ensure aerospace standards are consistently achieved.
Ensure appropriate standards are maintained around calibration, traceability and inspection equipment.
Support Practical Problem Solving and root cause analysis activities to address production and quality issues.
Champion a strong culture of health and safety and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
Lead, motivate and develop production teams, including Team Leaders, technicians and engineering personnel.
Work with HR to ensure appropriate skills availability and production capacity.
Conduct and support PDRs and employee development activities across the shop floor.
Identify skills gaps and support training and development initiatives.
Promote effective communication and collaboration between Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and other departments.
Prepare and report on key production performance indicators to senior management.
Ensure production activities remain compliant with relevant aerospace standards, regulations and customer requirements.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Proven experience in a  Production Manager or senior production leadership position  within an aerospace or precision engineering environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations within a  precision machining environment .
Experience managing production teams and developing Team Leaders and shop floor personnel.
Proven experience managing  budgets, production spend and operational costs .
Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
Experience monitoring and improving productivity, machine utilisation and delivery performance.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Strong understanding of quality, safety and compliance within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with shop floor teams and senior management.
Desirable
IOSH Managing Safely  qualification.
Lean / Six Sigma  training or qualification.
ILM Level 3  or equivalent leadership…