Position: Production Manager
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £38-42k DOE

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations with a focus on efficiency and quality for our Portsmouth based client.

You'll oversee end-to-end manufacturing, drive continuous improvement, and optimise workflows while maintaining high standards. This is a key role in a fast-paced environment, offering the opportunity to shape operational performance and deliver consistently strong results.

Production Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the entire production process, from raw material procurement to final assembly, ensuring timely delivery of products that meet quality specifications.
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analysing manufacturing processes, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing process enhancements.
• Oversee quality control procedures to ensure all products adhere to industry standards and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues, improve assembly processes, and ensure equipment reliability.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to production efficiency, supply chain management, and overall plant performance.

Production Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience in production management within manufacturing environments, particularly in Plastics OR Construction Materials
• Expertise in lean manufacturing techniques, process improvement strategies, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Solid understanding of mechanical principles
• Excellent skills in production planning, operations management, and supply chain management to optimise workflow.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams with strong communication skills and a focus on team development.

Production Manager Package:

• Full-time, Permanent
• £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
• Monday to Thursday and on a Friday
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Christmas shut down

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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