Job Title: Production Manager Salary: Up to 31,000 per annum Location: Peterborough Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours : 40 hours per week, up to 48 hours per week in busy periods. The business operates 2 shift patterns (see below) weekly working hours for this role will be agreed at interview. Shift patterns: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Benefits: Competitive salary Company Pension Free on site parking Overview: We are seeking a proactive and experienced Production Manager to oversee and enhance the efficiency of our clients production team and processes. The ideal candidate will have management experience within a manufacturing or warehouse environment, possess strong leadership skills, and be capable of driving continuous improvement across the production process. This is a key role in supporting the company's objectives, ensuring high standards of quality and productivity, and managing the effective scheduling of jobs. Main Duties: Ensure all production staff meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Develop and continuously improve production staff, processes, and equipment to align with business growth and demand. Ensure optimal scheduling of all jobs, maximising resource. Drive the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles within the company. Operational Responsibilities: Monitor and analyse the performance of production staff, identifying areas for improvement to maintain efficiency. Evaluate production machinery performance and recommend upgrades, replacements, or new equipment when necessary. Identify and deliver training to production staff to meet evolving company requirements and improve productivity. Support senior management in achieving company targets and operational goals. Work closely with Customer Services and Account Managers to resolve customer-related issues and concerns. Maintain accurate employee records on HR Partner and ensure updates are completed in a timely manner. Provide cross-departmental support to Pre Press, Printing, Finishing, and Despatch departments when required. Identify and resolve quality variances, ensuring that all products meet customer satisfaction standards. Ensure all production plan tasks are completed within the agreed-upon time frames. Maintain compliance with company procedures, identifying any deviations and proposing solutions. Safety Responsibilities: Maintain a clean and organised working environment within both the factory and office areas. Ensure adherence to all health and safety guidelines. What you will bring: Proven experience in leading and managing a team within a production or manufacturing environment, with strong leadership and people management skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various departments. A proactive, results-driven approach to task completion. Competence in IT and the use of IT systems (training provided on internal systems). Excellent attention to detail. Ability to follow and deliver and set clear instructions and expectations. Print production experience would be very beneficial but not essential. Desirable Training/Experience: Experience in operating production equipment/machinery (in-house training will be provided). First Aid Certification. Fire Safety training. Experience in the moving and handling of goods. Please click apply or for an informal chat about the role, please call 01733 310815 and ask for Tanya Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ
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Production Manager