Average Product Manager salary in the UK

Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance, and therefore be a Sole UK National. Working: The role is office/hybrid based with occasional travel to other company/customer's sites in the UK or abroad. "All the pros of a small business with the security of a multinational" *Glassdoor review "The engineering staff are great, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Very good team atmosphere, with people always willing to help" *Glassdoor review Named as Gold Award winner in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for 2021 The Production Manager is a key leadership role within the business, responsible for managing and coordinating all production activities and staff to ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery and cost targets for all projects and products. They will be responsible for resource planning and allocation to meet business commitments, and for the leadership and development of all production staff including apprentices. The Production Manager also lead the facilities management function, including elements of building safety, security, management, maintenance and repair. Responsibilities: Ensures adherence to the highest standards of workplace health and safety, ensuring a safe and legally compliant working environment. Manages Assembly, Test, Sensors, Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities Management departments. Ensure staff are effectively deployed and managed to achieve planned cost, schedule, quality and financial objectives. Support business planning and resource forecasting, ensuring the necessary resources are available to enable delivery of business objectives. Contributes to planning the strategic direction of the business including future production capabilities Supports the creation and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule, and monitors and reports on daily progress against MPS targets. Maintains compliance to company policies, safety standards, quality specifications, and regulatory requirements. Reviews, modifies, and implements efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures. Overall accountability for facilities and site services running efficiently and in line with legal requirements. Tracks and drives on-time delivery performance and metrics. Interfaces with Engineering, Programme Management, Quality and Supply Chain functions as the senior representative of the production team. Contributes key technical expertise to design, manufacture and bid activity. Provides operational guidance to ensure that the technical solutions meet project requirements. Contributes to design reviews, recommending enhancements for manufacturability and cost reduction Contributes in detail to Production Readiness Reviews for all projects and products Interfaces with QA department to ensure highest degree of final quality and develop new and better quality methods. Implements Lean Manufacturing techniques and practices where appropriate. Develops and communicates goals and key initiatives to improve production performance. Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement. Responsible for the people managerment across multiple teams Identifies and implements training and development requirements to expand the skills of the teamMonitors the progress of apprentices and ensure they are trained to achieve the required level of competency and performance. Conduct interviews and assessments to ensure effective recruitment and selection processes. Experience needed: Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements and legislation. Knowledge and experience of modern manufacturing management techniques. Continuous improvement mindset and experience of process improvement implementation. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate others. Experience using planning tools to generate resource loading plans and detailed manufacturing schedules Ability to promote and encourage a culture of teamwork. Ability to solve complex problems effectively. Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation. Ability to liaise with both internal and external customers/representatives and key stakeholders. Ability to negotiate when dealing with external contracts relating to site services. PC literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Quality systems and ability to apply them. Knowledge of ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management. Knowledge of ISO9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems. Knowledge of lean manufacturing & process improvement techniques. Knowledge of continuous improvement and waste elimination processes. Knowledge of ERP systems (such as IFS). Desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous. Degree in Operations Management or Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering Awareness of ESD

We are supporting our established client based in Kettering in their search for a dynamic Production Manager on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 6am-6pm. If you are after a new opportunity and you are looking for progression, look no further; apply now! Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 6am-6pm Benefits: Excellent working conditions in a brand-new facilityFree ParkingSpacious canteen areaFree hot vend drinksShowers availableStaff discount platformCompany events Responsibilities: Take full responsibility for running the shift in conjunction with the Control Room ManagerManage day to day production through a modern sortation facility ensuring that daily targets are met/exceeded by being active out in the operational area.Communicate with your operational teams on a daily basis to ensure everyone is aware of the target, any changes and expectations for the shiftCommunicate start up of the production and tonnage throughput during the day at set timesOversee site safety for staff and contractors with the support of the Health and Safety ManagerLiaise with goods in and out with regards to infeed requirement and what outfeed has been producedBe able to plan ahead with changing business demandsActively follow up instructions that have been given to staff to ensure that work has been carried outReport any issues to maintenance team through the raising of work orders and instruction of contractors.Manage the day-to-day site operation and coordinate teams effectively, liaising with departments or suppliers - in the event of a major problem that could potentially affect production, escalate to the Site Operations Manager.Manage day to day staffing challenges both agency and directly employed.Ensure all necessary work equipment is provided and adequate for purpose.Prepare a daily handover report on the days production and any issues or outstanding work that the next shift need to be aware of.Share best working practices with other shifts.Attend operations meeting and actively engage. Experience and Requirements: Proven recycling industry background would be a distinct advantageExperience in managing a production facilityProven hands on people manager and able to bring structure and guidance where appropriateBe able to keep moral up beat during challenging timesBe able to compile detailed reports

Production Manager Cambridgeshire area Monday - Friday hours Up to £45,000 Pension contribution, 28 days holiday, Parking, WFH oopurtunities I have had a fantastic opportunity come onto my desk this week which would fit an experienced Production Manager with Print industry experience. Responsibilities: Managing a team of up to 30 production staffLiaising with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction In charge of Production planning and delivery schedulingRecruiting for the department when need be Implementing continuous improvementsIn charge of Sickness, KPI management, standard return to work proceduresInvestigating Non conformancesManaging costs in the department To be considered for this posiiton you will be an experienced Production Manager who has worked within the print industry. Benefits: 28 days holiday Pension contribution Parking Company eventsOppurtunities to work from home If you are interested in this posiiton please apply via the link or send an email to If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.