Production Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Ebrill 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,000 i £50,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | WMD, WV13 |
| Cwmni: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 131311 |
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Production Manager
Location: Willenhall
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Days 8am 5pm (1pm finish on Friday)
Full-Time Permanent Position
Our client is a leading precision engineering company, delivering high-quality components to a range of industries. They are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team and oversee production across multiple units. This is a pivotal role in the business, with responsibility for daily operations, continuous improvement, and team performance.
The role of Production Manager will involve:
Managing daily production operations across multiple sites, ensuring delivery targets (OTD, OEE, OTIF) are met
Creating Excel-based production plans from job routings and coordinating with Engineering and downstream processes
Introducing visual management tools for planning and monitoring progress across units
Driving cost reduction and process improvement to maximise operational efficiency
Overseeing transport and subcontract services to align with production schedules
Updating and maintaining the capacity tracker in collaboration with Business Development and Engineering
Leading and motivating a large production team through daily meetings and ongoing performance management
Prioritising workloads with Team Leaders and Supervisors
Working closely with the Production Expeditor to ensure product flow and timely customer updates
Collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to review production plans and recommend productivity improvements
Coordinating with Maintenance to plan servicing and improve machine cleanliness and TPM compliance
Supporting quality by conducting contract reviews and working with Quality teams to resolve issues
Ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and job card reporting accuracy
Driving internal communications, offering technical guidance, and escalating issues where necessary
Upholding health and safety standards across all production activities
Job Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of production planning techniques
Understanding of CNC machining and metal fabrication processes
Working knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 standards
Highly proficient in MS Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of standard operating procedures and lean manufacturing principles
Experience working in a precision machining environment (desirable)
Engineering Degree / HND / HNC (desirable)
GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Customer-facing communication experience
Key Skills and Attributes:
Strong leadership skills to inspire, guide and motivate teams
Customer-focused approach, both internally and externally
Quality-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
Results-driven, with the ability to monitor and enhance performance metrics
Health and safety leadership with a proactive approach
Adaptability and innovation to implement positive change
Effective communicator with the ability to manage confidential information sensitively
Team player who values collaboration and supports others development
What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding booking an interview then please contact Jacob Beard on 01527 390 044 for more information or send an email to jbeard@weareworkforce.co.uk
⦁ Immediate starts are available!
Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help
JB1
Location: Willenhall
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Days 8am 5pm (1pm finish on Friday)
Full-Time Permanent Position
Our client is a leading precision engineering company, delivering high-quality components to a range of industries. They are looking for an experienced and driven Production Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team and oversee production across multiple units. This is a pivotal role in the business, with responsibility for daily operations, continuous improvement, and team performance.
The role of Production Manager will involve:
Managing daily production operations across multiple sites, ensuring delivery targets (OTD, OEE, OTIF) are met
Creating Excel-based production plans from job routings and coordinating with Engineering and downstream processes
Introducing visual management tools for planning and monitoring progress across units
Driving cost reduction and process improvement to maximise operational efficiency
Overseeing transport and subcontract services to align with production schedules
Updating and maintaining the capacity tracker in collaboration with Business Development and Engineering
Leading and motivating a large production team through daily meetings and ongoing performance management
Prioritising workloads with Team Leaders and Supervisors
Working closely with the Production Expeditor to ensure product flow and timely customer updates
Collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to review production plans and recommend productivity improvements
Coordinating with Maintenance to plan servicing and improve machine cleanliness and TPM compliance
Supporting quality by conducting contract reviews and working with Quality teams to resolve issues
Ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and job card reporting accuracy
Driving internal communications, offering technical guidance, and escalating issues where necessary
Upholding health and safety standards across all production activities
Job Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of production planning techniques
Understanding of CNC machining and metal fabrication processes
Working knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 standards
Highly proficient in MS Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of standard operating procedures and lean manufacturing principles
Experience working in a precision machining environment (desirable)
Engineering Degree / HND / HNC (desirable)
GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Customer-facing communication experience
Key Skills and Attributes:
Strong leadership skills to inspire, guide and motivate teams
Customer-focused approach, both internally and externally
Quality-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
Results-driven, with the ability to monitor and enhance performance metrics
Health and safety leadership with a proactive approach
Adaptability and innovation to implement positive change
Effective communicator with the ability to manage confidential information sensitively
Team player who values collaboration and supports others development
What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding booking an interview then please contact Jacob Beard on 01527 390 044 for more information or send an email to jbeard@weareworkforce.co.uk
⦁ Immediate starts are available!
Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help
JB1