Production Manager

Our client, based in the South Manchester/East Cheshire area near Hazel Grove, are looking for an experienced Production Manager with an Engineering background. In brief, they would like someone from a similar engineering production environment, with an understanding of CNC processes, CADCAM/Design and with experience of overseeing an Engineering department; including Mechanical Fitting/CNC & Finishing, & in this case, a small team of about 10 production staff. The role is permanent and will pay a basic of between £50-55k per annum dependant on experience. The company is located in the South Manchester/East Cheshire and commutable from Stockport, Handforth, Macclesfield and all areas of South Manchester. Responsibilities summary: Production Management: * Oversee daily production on operations to ensure efficient and timely product output. * Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet demand. * Establish and maintain production procedures. * Monitor and refine production processes, adjust schedules as needed, and troubleshoot issues to minimize down me. Team Leadership: * Lead, mentor and motivate a team of production staff. * Promote a culture of safety, efficiency and continuous improvement. * Manage over me requirements. * Ability to deal with disciplinary issues in accordance with Company policy and procedures. * Performance management, appraisals and objectives. Process Improvement: * Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions. * Implement manufacturing techniques and best practices. * Collaborate with the engineering team to streamline production processes / workflows. Qualifications and Experience: Experience: * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment. * Proven experience in managing production processes in the engineering sector. * Experience with 5 axis CNC Milling machines, CNC Lathe, Manual Lathe. * Strong leadership and team management skills. Skills: * Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. * Proficiency in production planning and quality control. * Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. * Familiarity with EDGECAM ideal but not essential, CAD/CAM familiarity. * Strong communications and interpersonal skills. * Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency. * Innovative thinker with the ability to drive process improvements. * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. * Strong organizational and multitasking skills. * Commitment to fostering a safe and productive work environment. If you feel you are well suited to the Engineering Production Manager position, please apply with your full updated CV. If suitable for the role in terms of your location & experience, I will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your application further. Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities. S&T1