We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our south Herefordshire clients’ team and lead all their production activities. You'll make sure resources are used efficiently to hit targets while keeping standards of quality, safety and cost-effectiveness high, and you'll drive continuous improvement across a motivated expanding production team.

What you can expect:

• Salary: up to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full time & permanent
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, with some flexibility needed
• South Herefordshire
• 23 days plus bank holidays

What you will be doing:

• Plan and optimise production schedules, resources and capacity to meet targets
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, plus ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Make sure quality systems are followed and products meet standards
• Monitor and report on KPIs, putting corrective actions in place
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement
• Recruit, develop, coach and carry out performance reviews for the production team
• Apply HR policies, including training, performance and disciplinary matters
• Present monthly reports on performance and improvement initiatives
• This is not an exhaustive job description, and additional duties may be required

What we are looking for:

• A degree in Engineering or Manufacturing and/or equivalent experience (essential)
• 3+ years' experience as a Production Manager in manufacturing (essential)
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (essential)
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and 6S
• A proven track record of achieving KPI targets
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or other ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Confidence handling employee relations and making sound operational decisions
• A proactive, resilient and well-organised approach
• Offers are subject to satisfactory references and background checks