Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple production departments, providing guidance, coaching, and support to departmental managers and supervisors
• Drive performance across key operational metrics including safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost
• Plan labour and production capacity to meet changing customer demand and business requirements
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve operational performance
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and ensure production objectives are achieved
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and expenditure to ensure effective cost control
• Monitor manufacturing performance, analysing key performance indicators and implementing improvement plans where required
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, quality standards, and company procedures
• Lead, motivate, and develop teams, creating a positive culture focused on accountability, engagement, and high performance
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships to ensure equipment, services, and facilities support operational requirements

Person Specification

• Previous experience within a Manufacturing Manager or Production Manager role is essential
• Proven experience leading large teams within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of production planning, labour management, budgeting, and operational performance management
• Demonstrable experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, with Lean or Six Sigma knowledge advantageous
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop others
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing costs and improving operational efficiency
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation within a manufacturing environment; IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing systems together with Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach with excellent decision-making skills
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