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Production Manager

Ref: AS8301670

SN10, UK

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Process Optimisation
  • Team Leadership And Engagement
  • Cost And Waste Reduction

About the candidate

The candidate is an adept Production Manager with extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, particularly within industries such as packaging and food production. They have demonstrated a remarkable ability to lead and improve production processes, exemplified by their tenure in roles that range from coordinating large teams to overseeing entire operations. Their background includes significant achievements in operational efficiency, waste reduction and process improvement, working in varied settings from national companies to regional firms and mid-sized manufacturers.

With a hands-on leadership style, this candidate has consistently fostered a culture of accountability and engagement, enhancing team performance and ensuring high levels of cross-functional collaboration. Their approach is highly data-driven, utilising analytics to drive decisions and improvements, resulting in significant cost and resource savings across their career.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Savings: Implemented strategic plans that resulted in a 10% reduction in operational costs through better resource management and waste reduction strategies at a regional food packaging firm.
  • Waste Reduction: Led initiatives that cut waste by 15%, aligning with extensive process improvements and collaborative efforts with maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
  • Data-Driven Improvements: Utilises data analytics effectively to identify bottlenecks and opportunities, enhancing productivity and reducing rework rates.

Areas of expertise

  • Operational Efficiency: Proven track record in enhancing production flows, significantly reducing waste by 15% and achieving a 20% increase in on-time delivery rates.
  • Team Leadership and Training: Skilled in managing multi-shift teams and focusing on professional development to elevate operational capabilities and employee engagement.
  • Process Improvement: Expertise in analysing and refining production processes to reduce costs by 10%, improve quality, and increase throughput, all while maintaining stringent quality standards.