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Production Manager

Job details
Posting date: 05 April 2024
Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 per year
Additional salary information: Excellent Benefits Package!
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 May 2024
Location: Hereford, Midlands, HR2 6EY
Company: Meridian Business Support
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 52495172

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Summary

We are recruiting for a Production Manager from a manufacturing background to join a leading plastics manufacturer in this brand new role based in Hereford on a permanent, full time basis.

As Production Manager you will work Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with a salary of £45k per annum plus excellent benefits as below.

Reporting into Operations Manager, you will responsibility for managing the manufacturing facility including the direct management for 3 Production Shift Managers who work across 3 shifts. Your main responsibilities will include:

- Assist in the creation of the production plan and inform the Operations Manager of any implications.
- Responsible for the execution of the production plan.
- Ensure manufacturing processes deliver the planned output and Yield performance
- Ensure products are manufactured to meet the customer expectations and specification
- Responsible for resource planning and manage the workforce in line with the company policy
- Ensure production data accuracy is maintained and verified
- Provide the Operations Manager with performance reports on a regular basis
- Create and publish KPI’s relating to the production performance on a daily basis
- Provide the General Manager with regular asset condition reports
- Ensure all tools and machines are maintained to a high standard
- Support the Operations Manager to implement improvements and projects as required


We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

- Previous experience working as a Production Manager within a manufacturing environment
- Experience in managing large workforce on multiple shifts
- Understanding of plastic manufacturing processes would be advantageous
- Formal Management qualification is desirable
- Plastic Extrusion or Moulding Industry Experience is desirable
- Continuous improvement techniques
- Good IT skills in particular Excel and MRP/ ERP systems
- Good attention to detail
- Dynamic and enthusiastic shop floor management style
- Excellent communication skills

Benefits Include:

- 30 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
- EAP Programme
- Pension
- Onsite Free Parking
- Death in Service Benefit
- Training & Development Opportunities
- No Weekends


Please apply today or call us to discuss this Production Manager role in more detail!

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