Production Manager

Job Reference: WM – 2699

Location: Hereford

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Production Manager – Job Summary:

We’re supporting our client, a leading manufacturer based in Hereford, who are looking for a Production Manager to join their growing team. The successful Production Manager will have strong experience in a similar role within manufacturing / production environment.

Salary:                         £35,000 – £45,000

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Hereford

Job Start date:            ASAP

Responsibilities:

  • People management skills- health and safety/wellbeing
  • Key member of the continuous improvement team
  • Operator training utilising shift supervision
  • Tracks KPI’s to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades – OEE/Scrap/Quality
  • Optimises productivity by using Lean principles
  • Scheduling plant maintenance
  • Scheduling machine and equipment maintenance
  • Capacity planning working with the planners
  • Managing breakdowns and repairs
  • Control of mould tool maintenance and repairs, liaising with external parties/ suppliers as necessary
  • Maintain cleanliness within controlled environments
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements e.g. fire equipment
  • Optimises productivity by using Lean principles

About You:

  • Strong background in supervising / managing within a manufacturing / engineering environment.
  • Excellent analytical and math skills
  • Lean Manufacturing principles- strong understanding/implementation experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Job Application:

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