Production Manager
4 days ago
London
Production Manager sought by a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide. \n They are looking for a commercially astute, practical Production Manager to lead their 11,000 sq. ft production plant near Heathrow, across sales administration, finance, supervision and shop-floor assembly. \n The Role: \n In this hands-on Production Manager role, you will create a safe, efficient and customer-focused operation, while improving delivery performance, quality, stock accuracy and site profitability. \n Your key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Site leadership and employee management\n, • Creating a positive culture that fosters accountability, where everyone is clear on their responsibilities and duties are delegated appropriately, with all clear on the required KPIs\n, • Production planning and delivery, ensuring the site is able to maintain the required level of productivity in a safe and efficient manner\n, • Quality, safety and stock control\n, • Commercial and financial management, you will oversee the management of stock, purchase orders, providing clear product and account profitability reports\n, • Actively participating in Finance and Production meetings\n\n This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys running a business locally and operationally, from order through to dispatch. \n Your skills & experience as Production Manager: \n\n • An experienced Site, Production or Operations Manager who has previously run, or played a substantial role in running, a small-to-medium manufacturing, assembly or bespoke-build operation\n, • Proven experience managing a production or operational site from order intake through to delivery\n, • Experience leading multi-functional teams, including shop-floor colleagues and office-based support functions\n, • Strong knowledge of production planning, lead-time management, stock control, purchasing and quality assurance\n, • Experience in made-to-order, bespoke, joinery, furniture, interiors, fit-out, light manufacturing or assembly – or a related environment\n, • Commercial awareness and confidence working with costs, invoicing, budgets and P&L measures\n, • A hands-on, organised approach with confidence to make decisions and resolve issues quickly\n, • Clear communication skills and credibility with colleagues, suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders\n, • A continuous-improvement mindset and good understanding of health and safety responsibilities\n\n Benefits: \n\n • £40,000 - £50,000 salary depending on experience\n, • Monday to Friday\n, • 32 days holidays including bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 2 years’ service\n, • Time off in lieu\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Free flu jabs\n, • Health & wellbeing\n, • Annual Occupational Health screenings\n, • Option to buy and sell holiday\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Long service awards\n, • Company rewards platform\n, • Employee assistance programme\n, • Internal training academy\n, • Access to external training and supported education\n, • Social culture and events\n\n Production Manager \n Hounslow, London (near Heathrow) \n £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + benefits