Manufacturing / Production Manager

Location: Poole, Dorset

Full Time: Monday to Friday (half day Friday)

• Pension scheme.
• Profit related bonus scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Free parking.

We are looking for a Manufacturing/Production Manager on a permanent basis in the Poole area within the CNC machining / fabrication manufacturing industry. Your main duties will include planning and organisation of production schedules as well as participating in continuous improvement projects alongside managing and coaching the production / manufacturing team. This would be well suited for a Manufacturing, Workshop or Production Supervisor looking to step up.

The Production / Manufacturing Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

• Qualified in a relevant Engineering / Manufacturing Degree or time served as a manager.
• Previous experience working as a Production / Manufacturing Manager or similar Supervisor / Management role within CNC machining, fabrication, or similar manufacturing businesses.
• Basic knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing methods.
• Can communicate with other members of staff and other members of management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices.
• Capable of being hands on within the team.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as team.
• Experience in CNC Machining - beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of business improvement methodologies
• MRP/ERP experience
• Have high levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation as a role model.

The Production / Manufacturing Manager role will involve:

• Head up the manufacturing team across the site.
• Leading daily- problem solving as required across various teams, including fabrication and production, and planning.
• Project Manage new manufacturing projects coming into the workshop.
• Carrying out continuous improvement activities.
• Managing day to day activities of the production team.
• Coaching the Production team on increasing efficiency.
• Assuring health and safety obligations are met.

If this Manufacturing/Production Manager role sounds like the position for you, apply today send your CV below!