Production Manager

Production Manager
Sheet Metal Fabrication Industry
Engineering Manufacturing
Up to £50K depending on experience
Bonus Scheme and 31 Days Holiday
Leicester / Leicestershire
 
Are you a skilled Production Manager with experience in leading a busy engineering manufacturing team within the sheet metal fabrication industry? If yes, read on….
 
My client is the leading provider of specialist products in their chosen field, based in LE19 with close links to the M1, M69 and A50.

They are currently looking for a skilled Production Manager with experience of working in a thriving sheet metal fabrication company.

Other suitable job titles could include Engineering Manager, Shift Manager or Workshop Manager.
 
The Role of Production Manager:

- Responsible for the delivery of customers’ orders, on time in full, maintaining high standards and significantly improving production lead times
- Liaise with the Sales Office and Dispatch teams and answer any queries
- Prepping the production staff for the working day ahead and organising the factory to be clear and organised at the end of the working day
- Monitor jobs through the manufacturing process to spot and eliminate any faults or mistakes
- Overseeing the expected daily production schedule, ensuring all manufacturing operations are completed
- Managing and motivating a team of 30-40 direct reports with various skill levels
- Offering training to new or current employees, this being either skilled training or simple health and safety training
- Adding capacity on the shop floor and offering a substitute for any unforeseen absence
- Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment
- Taking ownership of all Health & Safety matters within the business
- Monitor all health and safety risks and enforce PPE
- Analyse and review current manufacturing operations/ processes to improve efficiency

 
Minimum Skills / Experience Required:

- Experience of being a Production Manager within bespoke Sheet metal or general fabrication manufacturing
- Experience in working in a quick paced 72hr lead time environment (‘JIT’ manufacturing)
- At least 2 years experience as a production manager, managing a team of at least 15 direct reports across multiple departments
- Experience of using MRP software 
- An understanding of production planning/scheduling processes
- Strong people manager who can motivate people of varying skill and experience levels
- Self-motivated and takes responsibility when things go wrong

 
The Package:

- Salary up to £50k, depending on experience 
- Monday to Friday (8am-4:30pm)
- Monthly bonus scheme
- Pension
- 23 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Regular pay reviews with lots of opportunities for progression within a growing business

 
Interested? To apply for this Engineering Production Manager position, here are your two options:
1.

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience.

Ask for Dan Henderson on 0116 2545411 between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
2.

"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know