Production Operations Manager

London Source: WhatJobs

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A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production & Warehouse Manager to join an established manufacturing business in East London.

We are looking for a hands-on, practical manager who has previous experience working within a manufacturing environment and can confidently oversee both production and warehouse operations .

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hands-on assembly of small parts/components, quality inspection and team supervision , warehouse management together with a valid FLT license .

The Role

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day production and warehouse operation, ensuring that products are assembled correctly, quality standards are maintained and materials and finished goods are efficiently managed.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing daily production and warehouse operations .
Supervising and coordinating production and warehouse staff.
Carrying out hands-on assembly of small parts and components .
Ensuring products are assembled accurately and to specification.
Conducting quality inspections and final product checks .
Identifying and resolving quality or production issues.
Managing goods-in, stock movement, picking, packing and dispatch.
Operating a forklift when required and ensuring safe movement of materials.
Monitoring stock levels and maintaining accurate records.
Ensuring production schedules and customer deadlines are achieved.
Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping.
Supporting staff training and development.
Identifying opportunities to improve production, quality and warehouse processes.
Working closely with management and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Warehouse Manager or similar .
Strong experience within a manufacturing environment .
Proven hands-on assembly experience , ideally working with small parts/components.
Previous experience in quality inspection / quality control .
Experience supervising or managing a production/warehouse team.
A valid FLT licence .
Good knowledge of warehouse operations, including goods-in, stock control and dispatch.
Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on quality.
Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
A practical, hands-on approach to management.
The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Computer literate and excellent customer service