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Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Newcastle
Salary: Highly Competitive
The Company:
A forward-thinking manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. The company is committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, and providing a safe, positive workplace for all employees.
Job Description:
As Production Manager, you will take ownership of a key production area, driving performance across quality, cost, and delivery. You will lead a team, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while embedding lean manufacturing principles. This is both a technical and managerial role where you will play a key part in shaping the future of production operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing the production area with full cost-centre responsibility.
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Setting and delivering against production KPIs.
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Leading continuous improvement and lean transformation initiatives.
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Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
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Driving workforce planning, training, and development.
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Coordinating across functions to ensure smooth production flow.
Skills & Experience:
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Degree in science, engineering, materials, or manufacturing (or equivalent experience).
* Technical knowledge or an Engineering background is desirable.
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Strong knowledge of EHS (IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to complete).
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Experience with lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
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Proven track record in leading teams and improvement workshops.
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Familiarity with production planning and scheduling.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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Excellent leadership, organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
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Flexible, adaptable, and driven by continuous improvement.
Why Should You Apply?
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Opportunity to lead and shape a world-class production operation.
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Join a business committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability.
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Be part of a supportive leadership team with strong values.
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Excellent prospects for personal and professional development
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