Graduate Production Manager
2 days ago
Washington
The Company \n Our client is a highly successful, specialist manufacturer experiencing rapid growth. To support their expanding operations, they are seeking an ambitious and driven individual to join the team as a Graduate Production Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated graduate to step directly into a leadership pipeline with structured mentorship, fast-tracked career progression and hands-on operational training. \n The Role \n\n • As a Graduate Production Manager, you will undergo comprehensive training to oversee and manage the day-to-day manufacturing processes.\n, • Working closely with senior leadership, you will learn to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, on time and within budget.\n, • Learning to plan production schedules, allocate resources (personnel, materials, and equipment) and maintain rigorous quality standards.\n, • Stepping into a day-shift leadership role, ultimately managing and motivating a production team of 45 operatives.\n, • Learning to monitor, analyze, and communicate site performance plans, KPIs, and targets to ensure the team is aligned on shared goals.\n, • Identifying opportunities to optimize processes, reduce manufacturing costs, eliminate waste, and foster a continuous improvement culture.\n, • Taking full accountability for the daily safety and well-being of your department on shift, ensuring absolute compliance with safe working practices.\n, • Coaching, developing, and leading staff members as your management skills mature.\n\n The Person \n\n • This role is ideal for a high-calibre graduate looking to jumpstart a career in operational management and manufacturing leadership.\n, • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a related field such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, Supply Chain or Operations.\n, • Previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment is preferred.\n, • Demonstrable leadership potential, which may include university group project leadership, sports team captaincy, or supervisory experience in a part-time job.\n, • Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize a busy, fast-paced workload.\n, • Highly IT literate with strong data analysis skills to evaluate KPIs and identify process inefficiencies.\n\n The Benefits \n\n • You will be working for a well-established growing employer.\n, • An excellent salary.\n, • Career progression opportunity.\n, • A good pension scheme.\n, • The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.\n