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Production Manager
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dagenham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Production Manager - Dagenham
Role Overview
On behalf of our client, an Automotive manufacturer, we are recruiting a Production Manager to join their team in Dagenham. This role oversees all shift-based production operations, ensuring delivery of the production plan to quality, safety, and efficiency standards. The successful candidate will lead a team of 50+ staff, manage daily outputs, and drive continuous improvement using ERP systems and lean methodologies.
Key Activities
- Managing all production operations on shift, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
- Leading, developing, and supporting a team of 50+ operatives and technicians.
- Ensuring compliance with H&S regulations, COSHH, and 5S housekeeping standards.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Kaizen, root cause analysis).
- Monitoring production KPIs and escalating issues via SQDCP processes.
- Collaborating with planning, logistics, and quality teams to remove bottlenecks.
- Ensuring accurate ERP (Epicor) updates and People System inputs for payroll and reporting.
- Supporting new product introductions and engineering change requests.
- Deputising for the Operations Director as required.
Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership experience in automotive or assembly environments.
- Proficient in ERP systems (Epicor) and production reporting.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, takt time, and value stream mapping.
- Excellent communication and team engagement skills.
- HSE-focused, with experience in risk assessment and compliance.
Desirable Qualifications:
- ILM Level 5 or equivalent.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualified.
- Continuous Improvement certification (e.g. Green/Black Belt)
- Degree in engineering or Level 7 leadership qualification.
Package
- Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 p/a
- Shift: Rotating shift pattern
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Life assurance
- On-site parkingBefore You Apply
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