Production Manager

Great career opportunity for an experienced Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager to join a successful global company at their manufacturing site in South Nottingham, operating within the precision engineering sector.

As Production Manager, you will have responsibility for all production areas on site, managing a team of approximately 70 people.

This is a genuinely hands-on Production Manager role. The company is looking for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, working closely with teams, making daily operational decisions and driving projects and improvements - rather than being sat behind a desk all day.

Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement are key priorities for the site, so a strong understanding of Lean / CI principles is essential. A Six Sigma qualification or similar would be highly advantageous.

You don't need to have worked as a CNC operator, but you must have previous management or supervisory experience within a precision engineering / CNC manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for production performance, ensuring quality, delivery, cost and safety targets are achieved.
• Set and monitor production goals and performance expectations.
• Maximise machine utilisation and promote a strong TPM culture.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Manage production cost centres and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across Production and other departments.
• Work closely with Supply Chain on Make vs Buy decisions.
• Support the introduction of new technologies, working with global teams where required.
• Conduct appraisals and develop talent across the production team.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Production Supervisor within precision engineering.
• Experience managing teams in a CNC / precision manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years' people management experience.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality, engineering, Lean, finance, HR and IT.
• Practical experience of Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering / Manufacturing degree advantageous but not essential.
• Six Sigma qualification advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• c£60-65k salary
• £650 per month car allowance
• Up to 10% bonus
• Great onsite café
• Small onsite gym
• Global engineering business with excellent career opportunities

If you're an experienced Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager looking for a hands-on role within a progressive precision engineering environment, please apply or contact Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment for further details.

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