Production Manager

• Production Manager role for a growing manufacturer in Doncaster
• New site expansion and a chance to grow and develop your own team

About Our Client

I am thrilled to be recruiting two new Production Manager roles for a key client of outs. This business manufacture a range of goods through a predominantly metals-based process including fabrication, welding, sheet metal, bending, punching, drilling and cutting etc. The other half of their manufacturing division is a joinery and assembly-based process so these roles are suitable for candidates from either a metals or a woodworking background.

Job Description

The Production Manager will:

• Lead all production and manufacturing activities across the site with responsibilities for people, planning, materials and delivery
• This will be for either woodworking or metals, through to powder coating and assembly
• Manage a diverse team of Operatives and Supervisors with clear direction, striving for quality, safety and delivery
• Run a fast-paced manufacturing process to high standards, with short lead times and high product changeover
• Balancing labour costs, machine OEE and material availability to work towards high output targets

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will have a strong background in metals processing or joinery/woodworking manufacturing. You will also possess:

• Proven experience in a Production/Manufacturing management role
• Strong background in either metalwork or joinery manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and planning through these
• Proven ability to manage a complex, fast-paced, short lead-time production facility
• Successful track record in managing people, systems and processes
• Strong communication skills at all levels of the business, and ability to present data
• Data driven and continuous improvement mindset

What's on Offer

• £50-55k
• Competitive wider benefits package
• Chance to work in a growing business with longer term progression opportunities available