Production Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne
£ 45000 - 50000/annum
Jackson Hogg recruitment is delighted to be exclusively supporting a renowned North East business in their search for a Production Manager.
Purpose of the Production Manager Position
• Lead the manufacturing operation to deliver on time, at lowest cost, safely.
• Manage the Production Leadership Team, ensuring that they are engaged and high performing with a focus on improved performance through teamwork & problem solving.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Production Manager
Production Planning
- Ensure work is scheduled in a timely manner, controlled throughout the operation, and expedited to meet deadlines.
- Manage Scheduling as the entry point to Production and primary interface for Projects and Engineering teams. Ensure that communication levels with internal customers are excellent, and that conflicts and delays are promptly escalated and resolved.
Team Leadership
- Ensure that direct reports are fully engaged, effective, and operating as a cohesive team.
- Manage team and individual performance, attendance and HR matters.
- Deliver formal Performance Reviews in accordance with the annual review cycle.
- Maintain high levels of communication with the shopfloor, placing a high level of focus on morale, and driving a culture of inclusion and teamwork.
Continuous Improvement
- Champion the implementation of Lean tools and drive Lean practices into daily operations.
- Take every opportunity to reinforce and drive a cult...