Head of Production

  • First Base
  • Longhope, Gloucestershire
  • Feb 19, 2025
Full time

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Production

Location: Longhope,Gloucestershire

Hours: 8am - 4pm

Salary: £45-55k DOE

Key Responsibilities of a Head of Production

• Oversee all aspects of production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement production strategies to meet business objectives and customer demands.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the production team to optimise performance and productivity.
• Monitor and manage production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other departments, including supply chain, quality control, and engineering, to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage budgets and control costs while maintaining high standards of output.
• Analyse production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and overall business performance.

Key Skills of a Head of Production

• Proven experience in a senior production management role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in production planning and process optimisation.
• Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

To be considered for this role, please call Jade on (phone number removed).

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