Production Manager

Shillito Executive Search are working with a Rotherham based manufacturing business as they look to recruit a Production Manager. Reporting to the Engineering Director, this is a key role and requires working to high quality standards, so would suit someone from a manufacturing industry with high quality standards such as food or glass manufacturing. Duties and responsibilities will include: * Managing the Production department * Overseeing Purchasing Department * Managing recruitment with line managers and participation with any internal re-structures * Involvement with Health & Safety e.g. updating risk assessments; manual handling; updating JSI’s; accident investigations; recommending improvements * Liaise with on-site contractors * Updates on any quality issues with production and log daily faults * Process improvement – identifying areas for quality and quantity improvements * Producing monthly reports * Identifying cost savings * Work closely with the Factory Manager to achieve production targets and maintain factory standards * Producing daily/weekly efficiencies with the aim of achieving standards * Ensure the supervisory team follows all procedures related to machine operating and factor safety procedures * Heavy involvement in the 4-week plan – liaising with various other managers * Chairing morning and afternoon production meetings To be considered for this role, we're looking for someone: * Considerable experience in production and manufacturing from industries who adhere to high quality standards, such as food manufacturing or glass manufacturing * Passionate about standards, quality and health and safety * Manage your own time as well as the supervision and management of other This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a market leading manufacturing business and to take on a key role within the management team