Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Dronfield Derbyshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Production Manager - Manufacturing Operations
Echelon Engineers is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing processes across fabrication and assembly operations.
The Role:
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure on-time delivery, quality standards, and efficiency targets are achieved while maintaining safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Follow and execute contract requirements in line with Master Production Schedules
* Instruct production supervisors and employees to ensure optimum workforce planning
* Minimise production constraints through effective scheduling of resources and deployment
* Generate and release Production Works Orders using MRP and CRP systems
* Coordinate with stores teams to collate scheduled work into component kits and sub-assemblies
* Work with purchasing departments to progress orders and ensure on-time delivery
* Manage shop floor data capture systems and ensure accurate time booking to contracts
* Approve overtime and collation of additional working hours
* Ensure works orders are completed with accurate labour booking and material allocation
* Conduct quality inspections and resolve manufacturing non-conformances
* Generate and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for manufacturing processes
* Lead production meetings focusing on delivery performance
* Create a culture of continuous improvement and team collaboration
Requirements:
* Proven experience in production management within manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of MRP and CRP systems
* Excellent scheduling and planning capabilities
* Leadership experience with production teams
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety standards
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to make significant impact in dynamic manufacturing environment
* Reports to Operations Director
* Internal collaboration with sales, projects, engineering and design teams
* External liaison with suppliers and customers
For more information about this role, please contact Echelon Engineers or apply asap to avoid missing out