{"id":3159,"date":"2025-12-05T16:30:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jkrecruit.co.uk\/?p=3159"},"modified":"2025-12-05T16:30:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:30:45","slug":"production-manager-west-midlands-50-60k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jkrecruit.co.uk\/?p=3159","title":{"rendered":"Production Manager &#8211; West Midlands &#8211; \u00a350 &#8211; 60k"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, this role has overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Equipment, throughput, cost, delivery and personnel. The role will take direction from the Business Unit Manager on plant priorities to meet the targets in line with business needs. In addition, the role will be responsible for the identification of performance improvement plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects, Productivity and<br \/>\nOEE.<br \/>\nSafety: <\/p>\n<p>Is accountable for Leading HSE compliance, including area specific Zero Harm Boards and Risk<br \/>\nReduction activities<br \/>\nIs accountable for their own compliance to meet the requirements of the Leadership<br \/>\nscorecard<br \/>\nQuality \u2013 Is accountable for Zero Defects Programs, including process control, standard work and reduced variation for plant<br \/>\nThroughput \u2013 is accountable for the  Lines and Rates, On-Time to Schedule and<br \/>\ncustomer requirements to support the Weekly Production Plan<br \/>\n Staffing \u2013 accountable for staffing levels, flexibility, Training and absence management to support<br \/>\nWeekly Production Plan<br \/>\n Daily work plans\u2013 accountable for execution of daily work plans<br \/>\n Daily Flex \u2013 Is accountable for the plant P&#038;L<br \/>\n Cost \u2013 will manage expenditure for department within agreed budget <\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE<br \/>\n\u2022 Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment preferably in aerospace<br \/>\n\u2022 Demonstrable experience and exposure to a union environment would be advantageous<br \/>\n\u2022 Demonstrable experience in managing people (development and managing performance), managing information (effective budget control and communication activities), managing activities (prioritising activities, continuous improvement activities) and managing systems (including knowledge of<br \/>\nISO9001, OSHA18001 and ISO14001) <\/p>\n<p>ADDITIONAL SKILLS<br \/>\n\u2022 Must be able to demonstrate a range of leadership skills such as delegation, coaching and support while able to interpret and challenge traditional behaviors and practices<br \/>\n\u2022 Will be an effective leader and act in a manner that maintains a positive and productive work environment with customers, clients, co-workers and suppliers.<br \/>\n\u2022 Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels are essential<br \/>\n\u2022 Working knowledge of Continuous improvements methodology and appropriate coaching and teaching skills are an advantage.<br \/>\n\u2022 A willingness to be trained to a Green Belt standard in Lean Six sigma <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, this role has overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Equipment, throughput, cost, delivery and personnel. 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