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Production Manager
Production Manager – Industrial Safety Systems Manufacturer
An established world leader with a comprehensive range of safety systems ensuring the safety of both people and equipment in harsh, safety-critical environments.
About the Role
A low-volume, high-variation designer and manufacturer of industrial safety systems. As Production Manager, reporting to senior management, you will oversee production operations at this cutting-edge assembly facility. Your focus areas include safety, quality, inventory, delivery, and production, ensuring teams meet targets while shipping approximately 800 products per month.
Essential Requirements
- Qualification: Degree, time-serviced, or vocational qualification in engineering or manufacturing.
- Leadership & Team Development:
- Strong people management skills, capable of mentoring and developing teams.
- Able to motivate, assert leadership, and drive engagement.
- Strong independent decision-making.
- Industry & Operational Experience:
- Proven experience in manufacturing/production environments, including hitting targets, KPIs, and delivery deadlines.
- Lean manufacturing knowledge, including:
- Strong practical experience with **lean techniques, 5S cell management, Gemba walks, and principled lean'.
- Experience managing assembly lines, workflow efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Ownership & Performance:
- Ability to drive accountability and challenge teams where necessary.
- Proven track record of executing production plans and maintaining high output levels.
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Desirable Requirements
- Relevant Experience: Preference for candidates with electro-mechanical assembly Industry experience.
Benefits
Enjoy a rewarding package, including:
- Pension: Enhanced employer contribution up to 10.5%
- Company Share Scheme
- Performance Bonuses:
- Production bonus scheme
- Management bonus (5%)
- Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
- Flexible Working Hours: 37 hours per week with flexible start/end times (mostly office-based; occasional Friday WFH option)
- Family Support: 14 weeks fully paid parental leave
- Wellbeing Benefits: Includes healthcare cashback, life insurance, and more
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