Production Area Manager Circa £55k + up to 6% annual bonus Bradford Hours - 40 hours - Mon - Fri Company Benefits of a Production Area Manager: Private Medical Insurance Bonus Incentive Scheme; Life Assurance Cover Long Term Disability Insurance Pension Contributions Opportunity to join Social Club Enhanced family leave - up to 6 months full maternity pay 1 work day per year to support community activities Continuous improvement suggestion scheme Purpose of the Production Area Manager role: Our client is looking for a Production Area Manager to manage the Stores area, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will oversee production planning, resource allocation, and team development while driving continuous improvement and adherence to compliance standards.
Main duties and responsibilities of a Production Area Supervisor: Execute risk assessments, safety walks, audits, and incident investigations.
Ensure adherence to safety regulations, PPE compliance, and EHS standards.
Deliver Toolbox Talks and oversee training documentation and matrices.
Drive lean processes, continuous improvement, and scrap management.
Manage non-compliance matters and implement corrective actions.
Plan and meet capacity, production, and performance targets (OTIF, OEE).
Lead shift changeover meetings, daily/weekly reporting, and monthly updates.
Handle absence reporting and support key business projects.
Manage department budgets and support financial planning, ARs, and NPI considerations.
Foster a positive culture, aligned with company beliefs and DE&I values.
Develop training plans and oversee performance management and recruitment.
Handle employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, and conduct matters.
Experience/knowledge requirements for a Production Area Supervisor: 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing-related field.
Bachelor's Degree (or working towards) preferred.
3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, including stores/warehouse operations.
Strong communication skills and PC proficiency (MS Office, ERP systems).
Please call Amy at the recruitment group to find out more about this position.