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Production Manager

Cheltenham, England

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Lean Manufacturing Expert
  • Strategic Process Improvement
  • Experienced Team Leader

About the candidate

The candidate is an experienced Production Manager with a rich background in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors. They bring over a decade of expertise in managing complex assembly processes, particularly in highly regulated environments. The candidate is recognised for their strong leadership skills, adeptness in employing Lean principles to drive operational efficiencies, and a proactive approach to team development.

Their experience spans significant roles where they have consistently demonstrated the ability to meet and surpass production targets while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. The candidate thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excels at fostering collaborative team efforts and facilitating effective communication across various departmental lines.

What makes them great?

  • Operational Excellence: Has led initiatives that resulted in a 20% increase in operational efficiency and a 25% reduction in cycle times through strategic process overhauls and system implementations.
  • Project Leadership: Effectively managed cross-functional teams to meet production goals and significantly improve on-time delivery by 30%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Steadfast commitment to continuous improvement, implementing sustainable changes that have markedly improved production outcomes and cost efficiencies.

Areas of expertise

  • Lean Manufacturing: Proficient in implementing Lean techniques to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste, as evidenced by a 20% boost in efficiency and 15% reduction in waste at a regional aerospace manufacturer.
  • Process Improvement and ERP Implementation: Skilled in streamlining manufacturing processes and integrating new systems like ERP to improve reliability and reduce operational cycle times.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Proven track record of mentoring and leading teams, resulting in improved performance metrics and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.