Night Shift Production Manager

Technical Network have been retained by a international manufacturing group who are looking to hire an experienced Night Shift Production Manager to join the team and help really drive major managerial change in their large manufacturing facility in Worcestershire.

Production Manager – Night Shift

Salary: up to £75,000

Location: Worcestershire (commutable from South West Birmingham, Redditch, Worcester, Droitwich, Kidderminster areas)

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting into the Operations Director; you will be an effective leader of a large night shift based manufacturing team comprising of Shift Managers and skilled operatives.

o Oversee day-to-day operations using the SQCDP review & implement improvements where possible.

o Develop and grow your direct reports and the team around you to build a positive and nurturing environment.

o Implementation and review of Standard Operating Procedures/KPIs across your department

o Manage and mentor a diverse team, fostering engagement and professional growth.

o Driving a strong culture of Health & Safety on site.

o Leading and driving Continuous Improvement activities

Experience:

Applications are sought from experienced Business Unit Managers, Shift Manager or Senior Production Manager who can demonstrate a proven track record in a fast pace manufacturing environment.

o Degree/ HNC level qualification ideally in an engineering or technical discipline. Professional management (ILM) and ISOH training would be beneficial

o Management of a large production facility operating over a number of shift rotations

o Able to adapt and apply to Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement tools

o Exposure to a union environment would be advantageous

o Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills such a delegation, coaching & support whilst being able to challenge traditional behaviours and practices

o Strong communication skills is key; forging strong relationship with the your various direct reports

o Able to work a permanent night shift Monday through Friday

The opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Manager to help a globally backed business to continue its journey of success. You will be a well-rounded leader who will be able to influence and develop the senior team around you.

In return our client is offering an competitive salary and benefits package including generous pension scheme, life assurance, 34 days holiday, performance related bonus, medical insurance. Above all this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of a profitable and stable organisation who are continuing to invest in modern machinery and infrastructure.

Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.uk

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