A Production Manager with a lean manufacturing background is required to join an innovative company manufacturing high tech instrumentation equipment. You will play an integral role within a low volume manufacturing management team helping to implement lean processes across the business.
As Production Manager you Will be responsible for:
+ Ensure effective performance of the Production team members - measured in terms of performance against agreed targets
+ Recruit and develop Production personnel
+ Act as coach and mentor; ensuring individual staff have the support and opportunity to reach their full potential
+ Collaborate with other departments and managers; provide input to company planning; contribute to Management Team to ensure smooth running of the company
+ Develop a Continuous Improvement culture through the deployment of appropriate Lean principals and behaviours
+ Devise and implement sound policies, plans and procedures to achieve product delivery and right first-time - every time
Experience:
As Production Manager you will have experience of:
+ Degree qualified or equivalent in a Industrial / Manufacturing or Production Engineering
+ Strong experience operating in a Lean manufacturing environment
+ Experience running a low volume, high complexity manufacturing facility.
+ A passion for Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
+ Strong influencing and relationship management skills
+ Significant experience leading production / manufacturing engineering teams
