Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Production Manager
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Production Manager
£58,000
Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading international manufacturing business with the recruitment of an experienced Production Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with a background in production management, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, KPI management, and team leadership to take ownership of production performance within an established global organisation.
Role Overview
As Production Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management and performance of the production operation, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and optimise production schedules, resources, and capacity to achieve operational targets.
- Lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring output, quality, cost, and delivery requirements are consistently achieved.
- Monitor, analyse, and report on production KPIs, identifying trends and implementing effective corrective actions.
- Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, workflow optimisation, efficiency, and productivity.
- Promote a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee engagement across the production function.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, and quality legislation, company policies, and site standards.
- Ensure production processes and quality assurance procedures are followed and products consistently meet required standards.
- Lead, coach, develop, and motivate production teams to maximise performance, capability, and engagement.
- Support recruitment, training, performance management, employee development, and employee relations in line with company policies.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and set clear objectives aligned with individual and business goals.
- Prepare and present monthly operational performance reports, including KPIs, improvement activity, and action plans.
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- Experience working as a Production Manager within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- A strong track record of achieving and sustaining production and operational performance targets.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
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