Production Manager

Description:

In this role, you’ll lead the daily operations of a key production area at the 20” Mill. Your focus will be on delivering safely, efficiently, and to customer requirements – but just as important will be how you motivate, coach, and engage the team around you.

You’ll oversee all aspects of shift and area management, planning production to meet schedule targets and applying your leadership skills to deliver productivity, quality and cost objectives. You’ll play a key part in performance improvement, people development, and driving cultural change.

This is a wide-ranging role, and your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and maintaining a safe and compliant working environment
• Directing daily production activities and delivering against key KPIs
• Supporting, motivating and developing a team of skilled operators
• Driving quality and customer satisfaction through close process control
• Managing WIP, stock levels and delivery priorities
• Coordinating with engineering and technical teams to improve asset condition
• Taking a hands-on role in safety improvement, communication and procedural compliance
• Supporting continuous improvement projects and contributing to capital investment

What you will need

We’re looking for a driven and confident production leader with experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll need:

• A degree or HNC (or equivalent experience) in engineering or a relevant discipline
• Experience managing multi-skilled teams and delivering against production KPIs
• A strong understanding of safety procedures and manufacturing best practice
• A people-first mindset and proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production/materials systems
• Experience with quality control and process efficiency improvement