Production Manager

Airport Placements; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Manager in Wirral to oversee on-site operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day production activities, ensuring safety and quality standards. Proficiency in SAP and a proven track record in production management are essential. This role offers a salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 and emphasizes optimising factory productivity and meeting delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of production machinery.
• Demonstrable track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in SAP for production and inventory management.
• Solid experience of quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site manufacturing operations and coordinate with the Factory Supervisor.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Ensure products are produced safely and to defined quality standards.
• Contribute to meeting delivery schedules and optimise productivity.

Skills

Production management experience

Mechanical knowledge

Continuous improvement leadership

Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP

Quality control processes

Education

Formal engineering or manufacturing qualification

Job description

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Production Manager

Job Reference: NE270126

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Contract: Permanent

Overview

Job Advert: Position: Production Manager
Location: Wirral
Hours: Days Monday - Friday
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced production manager to lead our on-site manufacturing operations in Wirral. Working closely with the Factory Supervisor, you will manage day-to-day production activities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in meeting delivery schedules and optimising productivity across the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site manufacturing operations and coordinate with the Factory Supervisor to manage day-to-day production activities.

• Drive continuous improvement to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

• Ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to defined quality standards.

• Contribute to meeting delivery schedules and optimise factory productivity across the shop floor.

Experience / Person Specification

• Proven experience in a production management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of production machinery and processes.
• Demonstrable track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in SAP (or a similar ERP system) for production and inventory management.
• Solid experience of quality control processes and working to defined standards.

Desirable

• Formal engineering or manufacturing qualification.
• Experience of lean manufacturing or similar improvement methodologies.

Apply / Contact

Please contact Nicola for more information on 0151 4393051 or email [e-mail]

Contact us

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• Call:01233 722 401