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Production Manager
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: HR8 1NS, Wellington Heath, Herefordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a dynamic and experienced leader in manufacturing? We're seeking a forward-thinking Production Manager to take ownership of two production sites and drive operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership, lean manufacturing expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage production operations across multiple sites
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Drive Health, Safety & Environmental compliance, acting as site lead
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Inspire and develop a team of supervisors and engineers
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Ensure delivery of quality products, on time and in full, to customer expectations
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Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
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Maintain effective stock control and capacity planning
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Lead operational reviews, performance management, and staff development
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Ensure compliance with ISO13485 and ISO9001 standards
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Oversee site maintenance, security, first aid and emergency cover
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Monitor trends, investigate quality concerns, and resolve customer complaints
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Manage departmental budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
Essential Criteria:
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NVQ Level 3 or higher (or equivalent) in Supervision/Management
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing
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At least 5 years’ supervisory/leadership experience
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Proven track record delivering quality, cost, and productivity improvements
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Experience implementing 5S, standard work, and using KPIs
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Strong understanding of Lean/CI principles and ERP/MRP systems
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Health & Safety knowledge, including risk assessments and COSHH
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Experience managing budgets and overseeing capital expenditure
Skills & Attributes:
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Inspirational team leader and people manager
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
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Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
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IT literate (MS Office)
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Attention to detail and hands-on approach
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Committed to professional development
Desirable:
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Training or certification in Kaizen/Continuous Improvement
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Experience in ISO14001 environments
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Multi-site management
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Experience in both batch and cellular manufacturing
If this position is of interest, please apply with your most up to date CV or contact Jordan at Ridgeline SolutionsBefore You Apply
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