Production Manager
Bradford BD2
£36 -£40k (DOE)
4.5 Days/Week
Monday – Thursday (Mon – Thurs 8.00am – 4.45pm, Friday 8.00am – 12.30pm)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this highly successful privately owned, forward-thinking, fast-moving manufacturer.
With a varied portfolio currently within the Contract Sector, the business has gone from strength to strength with impressive growth and now looking to expanding further.
Having an already established team of dedicated and talented individuals the business works hard to consistently deliver and condense the demands of the business into a 4.5-day working week, providing a great work/life balance with an extended weekend.
About You
Are you a true leader with knowledge, experience drive and passion? Do you have the capability to implement modern warehouse practices in this forward-thinking organisation?
You will cover all warehouse activities such as Goods Receiving, Production line fulfilment and distribution to UK sites, overseeing every aspect of order received to despatch.
You will possess an aptitude to deal with daily pressure, have the ability to work at pace with accuracy and a clear strategy of improvement that is communicated well to others and understood by all.
Knowledge of current software efficiencies and overall warehouse automation would be highly desirable.
The company is proud of their outstanding Health and Safety record, which you would be expected to continuously improve on.
Responsibilities
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Lead and manage a team with a positive outlook and determination to be the best
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Work closely with the Warehouse Supervisor in scheduling and developing continued improvements and business strategy aligned with the demands of the business
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Lead and manage the change process to support the future of the manufacturing operation
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Develop and coach a team that is flexible, proactive, and fully supportive of internal and external customers
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Consistent improvement of KPI’s and deliverables to the Senior Management Team
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Accountability for the departments’ safety and performance of company targets achieved
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Maintenance of high standards adhering to H&S procedures in the warehouse
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Implement process and procedures to optimise the efficiency of the team.
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Organise, prioritise, and manage weekly delivery schedule
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Manage stock
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Expedite orders
Experience
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Resilience and an ability to liaise with staff at all levels is essential.
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You will need to be a strong character that is able to meet day to day challenges
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2-4 years hands on manufacturing experience
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Excellent organisational/communication and motivational skills
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IT literacy in MS applications
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Strong understand of LEAN practices
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Strong Health, Safety and Environmental procedure awareness with an understanding of Risk Assessments and legislation desirable
Benefits
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4.5 Day working week
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Company Pension
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Free onsite parking
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Christmas Shutdown
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Friendly Team
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Staff Discount