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About The Role
A global plastics manufacturer seeks a Production Manager for its 11,000 sq. ft plant near Heathrow, based in Hounslow. This full-time, permanent post, paying £40,000 to £50,000 dependent on experience plus benefits, covers sales administration, finance, supervision and shop-floor assembly. The successful candidate will run a safe, efficient, customer-focused operation, lifting delivery performance, quality, stock accuracy and site profitability. Duties span site leadership, employee management and building a culture of accountability, with clear KPIs and sensible delegation. Commercial awareness, practical judgement and strong organisational skills are essential for this hands-on position.
Production Manager sought by a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide.
They are looking for a commercially astute, practical Production Manager to lead their 11,000 sq. ft production plant near Heathrow, across sales administration, finance, supervision and shop-floor assembly.
The Role
In this hands-on Production Manager role, you will create a safe, efficient and customer-focused operation, while improving delivery performance, quality, stock accuracy and site profitability.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
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- Site leadership and employee management
- Creating a positive culture that fosters accountability, where everyone is clear on their responsibilities and duties are delegated appropriately, with all clear on the required KPIs
- Production planning and delivery, ensuring the site is able to maintain the required level of productivity in a safe and efficient manner
- Quality, safety and stock control
- Commercial and financial management, you will oversee the management of stock, purchase orders, providing clear product and account profitability reports
- Actively participating in Finance and Production meetings
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys running a business locally and operationally, from order through to dispatch.
Your Skills & Experience As Production Manager
- An experienced Site, Production or Operations Manager who has previously run, or played a substantial role in running, a small-to-medium manufacturing, assembly or bespoke-build operation
- Proven experience managing a production or operational site from order intake through to delivery
- Experience leading multi-functional teams, including shop-floor colleagues and office-based support functions
- Strong knowledge of production planning, lead-time management, stock control, purchasing and quality assurance
- Experience in made-to-order, bespoke, joinery, furniture, interiors, fit-out, light manufacturing or assembly – or a related environment
- Commercial awareness and confidence working with costs, invoicing, budgets and P&L measures
- A hands-on, organised approach with confidence to make decisions and resolve issues quickly
- Clear communication skills and credibility with colleagues, suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
- A continuous-improvement mindset and good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
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Benefits:
- £40,000 - £50,000 salary depending on experience
- Monday to Friday
- 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service
- Time off in lieu
- Pension scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing
- Annual Occupational Health screenings
- Option to buy and sell holiday
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Long service awards
- Company rewards platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Internal training academy
- Access to external training and supported education
- Social culture and events
Production Manager
Hounslow, London (near Heathrow)
£40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + benefits
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