Job Description
Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Erith, is looking to recruit an experienced Production Manager – joinery and carpentry to oversee the day-to-day running of their busy production facility.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands-on manager who can lead a production team, drive operational efficiency, maintain high quality standards and ensure the factory operates safely and effectively.
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As Production Manager, you will take ownership of the factory's daily operations, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
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What will you be doing?
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- Lead, motivate and manage the factory team on a day-to-day basis.
- Ensure production schedules are met and customer delivery deadlines are achieved.
- Coordinate daily deliveries, ensuring all required materials, including closers, packers and architraves, are dispatched accurately.
- Oversee goods-in, checking deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Manage stock levels, including ironmongery inventory, and maintain accurate records.
- Purchase production materials and liaise with suppliers to ensure stock availability.
- Chase supplier back orders to minimise production delays.
- Maintain high quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
- Organise planned machine servicing and coordinate engineer call-outs for breakdowns.
- Ensure machinery is maintained, cleaned and operating efficiently.
- Review weekly machine maintenance inspections completed by operatives and ensure any corrective actions are completed.
- Promote excellent housekeeping standards throughout the factory.
- Manage and maintain the factory training matrix.
- Carry out and review risk assessments, ensuring all actions are completed.
- Organise statutory compliance requirements including:
- PAT Testing
- Fire Extinguisher Servicing
- LEV Testing
- Forklift Servicing & LOLER Certification
- Arrange skip collections and dust extraction clearance when required.
- Monitor forklift gas supplies and organise replenishment.
- Oversee the maintenance, servicing, repairs and MOT of the company delivery vehicle.
- Manage end-of-day factory shutdown procedures.
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About You
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- Previous experience as a Production Manager, Factory Manager or Manufacturing Manager.
- Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, joinery or production environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
- Experience managing stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships.
- A solid understanding of health & safety legislation and factory compliance.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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What's on Offer?
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- Salary of £55,000 per annum
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business
- A varied leadership role with real autonomy and responsibility
- Supportive working environment with long-term career prospects
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If you're an experienced Production Manager looking for your next opportunity in Erith, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
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