Job title: Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Terms: Permanent (Full-time)
Salary/rate: Hourly or Salary (Competitive) including 25 Days paid holiday + bank holidays
Requirements: 40-hour week, Monday – Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm). Option to finish at lunchtime on Friday if hours are achieved. Overtime rate x1.5
About us:
Stevenage sheet metal manufactures high quality engineered parts to a variety of industries from pharmaceutical through to automotive. SSM has over 45 years of experience within manufacturing and specialises in sheet metal laser cutting, forming and fabrication.
About the role:
Seeking a highly organised and skilled Production Manager to join our team. As a Production Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of the production process. Your primary responsibilities will include creating efficient production schedules, supervising production processes, driving efficiency improvement throughout the manufacturing processes, along with leading a health & safety driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective production schedules to optimise efficiency and meet production targets
- Supervise and coordinate production activities to ensure smooth and timely execution of projects
- Hands on effective man management
- Implement quality control measures to uphold product standards and identify areas for improvement
- Provide effective leadership to production staff, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing productivity
- Analyse production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process optimisation
- Review team skill requirements and ensure cross training is maintained to enable a multiskilled team
- Ensure that production equipment is regularly inspected and well-maintained to guarantee smooth operations and minimise downtime
- Enforce strict adherence to health and safety protocols across all production processes to maintain a safe working environment
Candidate requirements:
Essentials
- Previous sheet metal fabrication experience
- Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role within the manufacturing industry
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide the production team
- Knowledge of materials and production processes
- Familiarity with equipment maintenance and health & safety protocols
- Problem-solving aptitude to address challenges and implement improvements
- Proficiency in using relevant production software and tools
Desirables
Contact us to apply
Raymond McKenzie – (Ray@stevenagesheetmetal.com)
