Location: Devizes, Wiltshire; Salary: £50,000-£60,000 plus bonuses; Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm; Contract: Permanent, Full Time.
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced manufacturing professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting a Deputy Production Manager to join an established manufacturing business in Devizes.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee production teams and ensure targets are achieved.
- Monitor performance and drive improvements in productivity, quality and delivery.
- Manage labour and resources to meet production demands.
- Work with Planning, Quality and Maintenance to resolve operational issues.
- Develop the Training School and support employee training and succession planning.
- Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders.
- Support performance management and employee development.
- Promote continuous improvement, Health & Safety and 5S standards.
- Deputise for the Production Manager when required.
About You
- You will have experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment, with the ability to manage priorities, solve problems and motivate people.
- Experience in production management, supervision or team leadership would be relevant.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement, performance management and employee development would be beneficial.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, ERP systems and automotive quality standards would also be an advantage.
- Relevant manufacturing qualifications are desirable but are not essential where you can demonstrate suitable experience and leadership ability.
What's on Offer?
- £50,000-£60,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Permanent position with an established manufacturing business.
- The opportunity to influence production performance and develop teams.
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