Production Manager in Stoke-on-trent, West Midlands

Production Manager

Location: Stoke

Salary: DOE

The role:

My client is seeking a professional to take full responsibility for all aspects of glazing and firing production. This role focuses on maintaining high quality standards and meeting key performance indicators related to output, yield, and right-first-time performance.Key responsibilities include delivering production plans, managing resources effectively, monitoring both team and automation performance, and ensuring health and safety standards are upheld.

You will also oversee departmental Team Leaders, supporting their development through training, clear communication, and leadership. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth coordination between the department and the wider business to maintain efficient production operations.

Main duties:

• Develop and execute production schedules aligned with customer deadlines and order requirements
• Assess and allocate necessary resources, including staff, equipment, and materials, for efficient production cycles
• Track day-to-day production activities and make real-time adjustments to maintain output targets
• Oversee workflow, coordinating people and materials to maintain smooth, efficient operations
• Manage stock levels by ordering raw materials and ensuring timely inventory replenishment
• Supervise equipment upkeep and coordinate timely repairs to minimize operational disruptions
• Uphold product quality by ensuring compliance with established specifications and standards
• Conduct process checks to detect and resolve any quality-related concerns promptly.
• Promote and enforce health and safety practices, maintaining a secure workplace for all team members
• Guide and manage production staff, including onboarding, training, and ongoing development
• Collaborate with departments such as planning, engineering, and QA to streamline processes
• Address operational issues and employee concerns, promoting a positive and productive work environment
• Monitor and manage the production area's budget, ensuring efficient use of financial resources
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements to enhance productivity
• Analyse and report on production data, tracking KPIs and identifying performance trends
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Provide updates to senior management on operational performance and key challenges
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production environment
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm timely delivery of quality raw materials and components

About you:

• Proven ability to achieve planned production and yield targets while maintaining efficiency
• Strong focus on cost control, ensuring operations stay within agreed budgets
• Committed to delivering high-quality output with a strong track record of meeting "right first time" KPIs.
• People-oriented leader with a proactive approach to reducing labour turnover and absenteeism
• Positive influence on team engagement, supported by strong employee feedback and survey results
• Quality-driven, with a focus on minimising customer returns through consistent standards
• Safety-conscious, with experience in monitoring, reporting, and reducing accidents and near misses
• Confident in conducting and maintaining up-to-date risk assessments that are clearly communicated and accessible
• Regularly conducts performance reviews and appraisals to support employee development and accountability

Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email MariaP@kpir.co.uk

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