My client is a leading specialist engineering organisation who manufacture complex products for a number of highly regulated sectors based in the Middlesbrough area. Reporting to their Operations Director, my client seeks a Production Manager to lead and direct all production matters across a three shift pattern, against quality and OTIF parameters.

Main responsibilities

• Continuous improvement
• Data and metrics analysis
• Support NPD activities
• Production planning and resource allocation
• Training, development of production staff
• Production management through effective use of KPIs
• HSEQ lead
• Leadership, motivation and mentoring

My client seeks an experienced Production Manager with an earlier background in (ideally mechanical) engineering with a proven ability to identify areas for improvement and lead, coach and manage the team effectively to deliver results. Candidates seeking long term development and career progression are encouraged as there is a development plan in place for the successful incumbent.

Key selection criteria

• Degree educated in an engineering discipline
• Demonstrable experience gained at managerial level
• Experience gained working in an engineering manufacturing environment
• Experience gained working in a highly regulated sector would be a bonus
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing continuous improvement tools e.g. lean, six sigma, 5 s, TPM, kaizen etc
• Data orientated
• Commercial acumen
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skill
• Excellent communication skills.

Candidates seeking long term development and career progression are encouraged as there is a development plan in place for the successful incumbent.  My client has undergone a major period of change and are looking to further develop and build on their improvement work and business results in this key appointment.