Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Honeybourne, Worcestershire
Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 per annum, DOE
Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Job Overview:
My client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee a team of 30 employees across various departments. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring production targets are met, and fostering a positive and productive working environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management, experience with heavy materials, and a good knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage a workforce of 30 employees across multiple departments.
• Communicate effectively with department heads to understand and balance workloads.
• Organize staff to meet production demands and ensure high productivity levels are maintained.
• Monitor daily targets and promptly address any issues affecting production.
• Ensure accurate paperwork and documentation for loads, cross-checking and reporting any discrepancies to sales or directors.
• Coordinate with maintenance engineers to handle machine breakdowns and schedule necessary repairs or servicing.
• Liaise regularly with the logistics department and sales team to keep operations smooth.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Motivate and guide staff, managing time-off requests and ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Foster effective communication between departments to streamline processes.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met in the workplace.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and induction of new staff.
• Regularly meet with HR to discuss staff performance and handle any employee issues.
• Provide regular updates to directors on workload, staff, and any necessary department changes or improvements.
• Manage production departments such as unpacking, loading, polishing, sandblasting, and artistry.

Key Attributes:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail with a proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to motivate and lead large, diverse teams.
• Balanced approach to decision-making, with a focus on cost efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in a production management role, preferably working with heavy materials.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements, including manual handling.
• Proven experience in managing and motivating large teams.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs.