Job Description

Our client is a small and specialised manufacturing company in Redditch, Worcestershire. They export all around the world and are the only UK manufacturer of test panels and as such find themselves in a good position in the market.
We are recruiting a Production Manager, this is to be a very much hands on role, supervising 2 employees in the works and working closely with the Finance Director. Ensuring raw materials and finished good stocks are maintained, orders are fulfilled, answering customer enquiries, often of a technical nature. The Finance Director and Production Manager will share management duties. You will work alongside the current Production Manager up to his retirement.

Production Manager key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:-

• To manage the production effectively ensuring efficiency and productivity

• To liaise with the Finance Director regarding the purchasing of consumables, materials and managing stock control
• Involvement with scheduling
• Carry out training, risk assessments etc
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Able to mentor and motivate staff effectively
• Adherence to both Quality and Health and Safety standards in addition to compliance with company procedures and policies.
• An excellent communicator at all levels

The successful Production Manager will have the following skills and experience

• A production management background advantageous but not essential
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• A working knowledge of continuous improvement techniques/methods and previous success in making efficiencies/maximising production
• Knowledge and experience of either fabrication / sheet-metal background, surface coating, chemistry would be beneficial
• Proficient in IT

If you think you have the skills and experience that my client is looking for then please call Michelle Laight on 01527 591091 or click APPLY. The basic salary is \xc2\xa330,000 and benefits include - pension, competitive holidays, bonuses, free parking on site, a supportive and friendly environment.

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