Production Manager

Ref: AS6888420

Burton upon Trent, UK

£45,000

• Permanent
• Operational Excellence
• Lean Manufacturing Expert
• Strategic Leadership

About the candidate

An experienced Production Manager with a robust background in operations management within the rail and engineering sectors, our candidate demonstrates a proven capability in leading skilled teams to achieve both safety and quality benchmarks. With a hands-on approach to operational excellence, they have effectively steered projects to on-time and within-budget completion, demonstrating adeptness in resource planning and performance tracking. Their style fosters a culture of continuous improvement through collaborative and communicative work approaches, adeptly fostering team motivation and problem-solving.

What makes them great?

• Cost Efficiency: Successfully reduced maintenance operation waste by 20% through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles.
• Process Optimization: Achieved a 15% reduction in turnaround times for rail vehicle repair projects by streamlining processes.
• Project Leadership: Consistently delivered production projects within budget constraints, underscoring financial acumen and resource management prowess.

Areas of expertise

• Operational Leadership: Demonstrated talent in leading manufacturing environments towards heightened productivity and efficiency.
• Lean Manufacturing: Track record of integrating lean principles to significantly reduce waste and enhance operational output.
• Performance Tracking: Developed and implemented effective performance metrics that improve transparency and departmental accountability.