Production Manager

Ref: AS8781147

Daventry, UK

£40,000

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

About the candidate

An experienced Production Manager is well-versed in manufacturing and assembly operations within regulated environments. Their background includes a robust understanding of compliance endeavours, team development, and performance driving methods. This candidate skillfully integrates proactive problem-solving techniques with a collaborative work style, and is adept at using MRP/ERP systems to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic capacity planning. They have a track record of introducing successful continuous improvement initiatives and are particularly effective in fast-paced, dynamic production settings.

What makes them great?

• Leadership in Production Settings: Oversaw and optimized daily operations in roles at regional and national levels, significantly reducing waste and improving key operational metrics.
• Operational Excellence: Successfully introduced initiatives leading to a 30% increase in throughput and a 15% reduction in cycle time.
• ERP System Proficiency: Skilled in leveraging advanced ERP systems to streamline operations and support efficient capacity planning.

Areas of expertise

• Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement: Proven track record in using Lean methodologies to decrease waste by 20% and enhance production workflow.
• KPI Management & Operational Standards: Expert at managing team to meet KPIs and improve operational efficiency, including a project that increased throughput by 30%.
• Training & Development: Strong focus on mentoring junior staff and delivering training in safety and regulatory compliance, crucial for team performance and awareness.