Production manager

Description UBT Recruitment are working with a well established family-run SME based in Crawley. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Manager to be responsible for overseeing all aspects of their manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery of products whilst upholding their standards of excellence. As a Production Manager you will be joining a leading designer and manufacturer of high-end architectural hardware and accessories. Working times, Salary Benefits: * Monday to Friday 7:30am-4:30pm * Salary: GBP50,000 to GBP60,000 (DOE) * Bonus scheme * Pension scheme * Free parking on site * On site gym * Canteen * 21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays * Training provided Duties of a Production Manager: * Plan, organise and structure operational resources to successfully fulfil customer orders * Stabilise operational teams and resources including, picking, packing, assembly, finishing and manufacturing to ensure KPIs are achieved and maintained * Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance standards focussed to consistently provide exceptional quality products and services * Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance manufacturing capacity * Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget * Manage, lead, and develop staff Requirements * Minimum five years of proven success in a similar production management role * Strong emotional intelligence and a very good leader of people and change management * Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organisational control of branch operations and customer service * Knowledge of business productivity software and an aptitude for learning new applications * Deep understanding of production processes and related quality management systems * Formal production management qualification or training essential (or equivalent technical qualification) * Working knowledge of relevant software tools incl MES, MPS, MRP * Strong skills in cost control