Production Manager

Bournemouth
£45000 - £50000/annum

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply has been engaged to recruit a Production Manager for a FMCG/Manufacturing company based in Dorset. You will be essential to maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring smooth workflows, and achieving production targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

The Production Manager will play a critical role in identifying and nurturing talent within the company. They will direct and support production staff, including training, daily supervision, and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

Peak Season and Temporary Workforce Management:

This role requires excellent workforce planning skills, as the successful candidate will be responsible for effectively managing an additional seasonal workers during peak production months.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure products meet customer and company standards by coordinating with Quality Control and Technical departments to uphold high-quality standards.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination:

Work closely with the Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to ensure raw materials and packaging supplies are available, managing stock levels and preventing delays.

Process Improvement:

Identify areas for efficiency improvement, implement Lean or similar methodologies, and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Efficiency & Cost Control:

Work closely with senior leadership to implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and efficiency in production.

Crisis Management & Problem Solving:

Quickly identify and address production challenges, implementing contingency plans when necessary.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Maintain a safe and organised production environment, enforce health and safety regulations, and ensure machinery and equipment are properly maintained.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Track key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare daily and monthly production reports, and communicate updates to senior management

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