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Site Production Manager

Coachbuilding/Bodybuilding/Vehicle Conversion

Trafford Park, Manchester
£50,000 per annum+ depending on experience
Monday to Friday, 44 hours per week.

Benefits

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* 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

* A day off for your Birthday.

* Auto-enrolment pension.

* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.

* Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).

* Training opportunities and access to our in-house training hub.

* Long service recognition.

* Branded uniform.

* Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.

* Death in service benefit.

Ther Role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our prestigious bodybuilder brand as a Site Production Manager at our factory in Manchester. If you want to work for a company which has been in the industry for more than 35 years, are fully qualified in your profession, this the role for you.

As the Site Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the smooth operation of the production site. You will be responsible for managing the daily workflow, ensuring that all production targets are met while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Your expertise in lean manufacturing, workflow management, and materials control will drive continuous improvement across the site.

You will also be instrumental in setting up and managing the production facility to become established, ensuring alignment with business objectives. With a strong focus on communication and team development, you will mentor and support your team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Additionally, you will work closely with key stakeholders to manage risks, optimise processes, and implement improvements to deliver results.

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⭐ Role Level on your Career Journey Map: M3, Senior Department Managers

Your role is key to business success. Not only do you spend at least 60% of your time, managing and guiding your team, you also have the responsibility to ensure your department achieves. Your role is all about brilliant communication, a positive outlook and inspiring those around you.

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Duties:

* Oversee the daily workflow, ensuring production schedules and targets are met.

* Ensure full compliance with shop floor policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.

* Manage materials control, ensuring availability of resources for uninterrupted production.

* Implement and monitor 5S principles to maintain a clean and efficient workplace.

* Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.

* Identify potential challenges before they occur and take proactive steps to mitigate risks.

* Oversee all aspects of people leadership, including recruitment, performance reviews, training, development ensuring a motivated and high-performing workforce across the site. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching to team members to enhance their skills and productivity.

* Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

* Ensure accurate logging of production hours and attendance.

* Participate in meetings to discuss progress, KPIs, and business improvement opportunities.

* What’s more, training will be given in areas were needed and we will work with you to identify areas when support can be given.

This role will be a great fit for you if have the following skills and behaviours:

* Experience- Previous experience as a Production Manager is required and you have a passion for continuous improvement, with experience in lean manufacturing and a focus on efficiency and quality.

* Communication - It sounds simple, but communication is at the heart of this role. You need to love being a main point of contact for many customers, employees and liaising with departments across the business.

* Resilience – A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and can draw on these when life presents challenges.

* Leadership- You thrive in a leadership role where you can drive performance and foster team development to achieve operational excellence.

* Proactive- You enjoy taking on challenges, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading teams through change to become established.

* Motivation – To ensure personal and team success, being motivated is key.

* Time Management – Time management is essential to ensure efficiencies and keeping to deadlines.

Our client, is an industry renowned bodybuilding (coachbuilders) company, with one site in Manchester and a second in Wiltshire. Our team are experts in their field and work to deliver exceptional customer service. So, whether our customers are needing a panel van or a 26-ton truck body, they can rely on our experience and knowledge to help them design the perfect vehicle. Our enduring success is built on a sound customer base who continue to use our services year after year, safe in the knowledge that we will meet their expectation. We have an incredible team of experts, with many achieving significant lengths of service with us, which is something we are really proud of. The longevity of our staff is a major contribution to our success and their input into our ISO 9001:2008 quality control system is an integral part of our high standards. Our client is a well-known and respected name in the industry and also has the resilience and high standing of owners, large group, behind it.

Please call Suzanne on (phone number removed) or submit your CV