Production Manager

Job Description

Are you a Production Manager, Shift Manager or a Manufacturing Manager with a proven track record as the very best people leader Are you working in the manufacturing (automotive or similar), production or heavy engineering sectors and thrive on drivingcontinuous improvement through positive people motivationSALARY: CompetitiveBENEFITS: Pension: 5% personal, 9% company Life Assurance 7x salary Private Health Car Income Protection Company Sick Pay On Site Gym Free Car ParkingLOCATION: WiganCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Liverpool, Blackpool, Manchester, Preston, Bolton, Burnley, Rochdale, St Helens, Warrington, Northwich, Macclesfield, Crewe, Stoke-On-Trent, Chester.This Production Manager / Shift Manager / Manufacturing Manager role will appeal to you if: You are a great people motivator and actively support your team to be the best. You want the freedom and autonomy to develop and shape a successful team. You want to be invested in; well sponsor your continuing professional education.Youll be 1 of 4 Shift Managers on a rotating Continental Shift. Youll pro-actively lead your team of c50 towards World Class manufacturing standards through the ongoing implementation of continuous improvement and the promotion of best practices.Through a combination of your innovative style, logical thinking and strong analytical skills you will: Coach and mentor your Shift Supervisors, Team Leaders and Production Operators to be the best they can be. See that your team are fully trained in the relevant aspects of H&S, quality and production. Deploy your team effectively to ensure maximum utilisation. Ensure your production schedules are achieved. Monitor and control your labour budgets and resource plans. Maintain process control plans and systems audits, providing regular reports to the Senior Management team. Be the senior representative during weekend and evening operations, responsible for all plant emergency procedures, operational developments and resources.You wont be alone either as youll regularly liaise with your peers across the other shifts, sharing best practice and supporting the rollout of new initiatives across the entire workforce. Youll also be fully supported by a dynamic and highly motivatedSenior Leadership Team.PERSON SPECIFICATION: Production Manager / Shift Manager/ Manufacturing Manager - manufacturing, production, heavy engineering or distributionTo be considered for this role you MUST have previous experience of managing of large teams (20+ people) within any of the following environments: Automotive, Aerospace or Marine Production / Manufacturing. Heavy Manufacturing. General Engineering or Factory environment. Industrial or Food Production.You MUST be educated to a Level 5 Leadership Qualification (ILM or equivalent) and have knowledge of process control techniques and systems such as SPC, lean, DMAIC, FMEA, TPM, error proofing or 5S.You must be able to demonstrate how you have successfully built, lead, motivated and developed teamsshowing clear evidence of business improvements.THE COMPANY:Were a global specialist manufacturer and a world leader in our product field, with a history spanning more than 60 years. Our UK site is a 24/7 operation, employing 350 people and it has a reputation of consistently delivering outstanding quality products.With ongoing large-scale investment in new and upgraded plant we are set to be at the leading edge of our industry for years to come.PROSPECTS:This is a highly autonomous position and will suit an individual looking to take ownership / responsibility to the success of their area of the business. As such we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career growth.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Shift Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Factory Manager, Distribution Manager, Warehouse Manager,Operations Manager, Shift Leader - Industrial Production, Food Production, Heavy Manufacturing, General Engineering, Glass, Metal, Wood, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Marine, Electrical, Chemical, Machine, Packaging, Process Engineering, Plastic, Industrial, Food,Pharmaceutical.INTERESTED Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF:LH16540, Wallace Hind Selection