Production Manager

Production Manager

Based in West Sussex

£40,000

A market leading technology manufacturing company are looking for a Production Manager. The role is a vital part of my clients prototyping operation. The role requires you to lead motivate and develop employees and supervisors to improve and achieve manufacturing performance. You will be using a range of lean tools to support continuous improvement throughout the production area.

Production Manager - Key Responsibilities - West Sussex

• Provide business and technical leadership necessary to ensure the prototype team meets and/or exceed key goals.
• Oversee the process, develop and execute to a challenging schedule.
• Create and promote an environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential by providing employee coaching and development.
• Obtain in-depth understanding of technical manufacturing processes and ensure that first-level supervisors are progressively developing technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and process.
• Guarantee that the prototype facilities and finished products meet the company standards of quality and safety.
• Responsible for planning, budgeting and forecasting department resources including staffing, inventory, production equipment, maintenance and other production support items.
• Manages departmental performance metrics and provides regular progress reports to Senior Leadership.

Production Manager - Knowledge/skills/experience - West Sussex

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS products and MRP systems
• Exceptional project, planning and resource management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and rapid manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards
• Effective in making decisions under pressure
• Focused on results with the ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to form strong highly function teams
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures

If you are interested in this role and fit the skill set above. Please do not hesitate and 'APPLY NOW'