Production Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our clients team in Newton Aycliffe.

Job Type: 6 month fixed term assignment

Hours of Work: 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 14:00 Friday

Salary: Competitive

Our client is a world leader in Railway Rolling Stock assembly and manufacturing, the facility's activities use the latest manufacturing and computer analysis techniques, and a state-of-the-art paint plant.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will have a proven track record of the day to day leadership of production areas and addressing wider business issues that impact achievement of the daily/weekly production plan.

You will bring with you operational leadership decision making for their area of production from start up of a new product through to project completion.

With continuous improvement strategies across QCDM spectrum, you will lead by example, championing progressively forward thinking and robustly define yourself.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate all of the Essential Requirements listed below:

• Ability to strategically manage the production area for maximum effectiveness and delivery of the production plan. Continually address challenges, own actions and follow up.
• Ability to successfully manage / influence across peers and leaders to obtain the resources, materials and support required.
• Management/Senior supervisory experience in production/manufacturing
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety responsibilities in the production environment
• Strong leadership and management skills
• An understanding of lean manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards
• Effective communication skills - engages team and peer groups
• The ability to communicate clearly with staff at all levels
• Good presentation skills
• IT skills
• Project management skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• The ability to make effective decisions under pressure
• The ability to work to deadlines
• A willingness to work flexibly
• Commitment to working as part of a team

Qualifications

• Recognised management or supervisory qualification

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in the start up of a new manufacturing facility is an advantage.

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".