Production Manager

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * Immediate start avaialbe * Succession planning towards Operations Director * Competitive basic salary * Competitive Company pension and benefits * Opportunity to join an ambitious and rapidly expanding business * Dayshift * Free on-site parking MTrec’s New Opportunity; MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Durham, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Production Manager to join their team. You will be joining an expanding, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and a clear-cut progression plan towards Operations Director. Our client is experiencing a period of sustained growth and expansion as they widen their customer portfolio, with many high-value orders secured for many years into the future. If you have a background within fast-paced manufacturing, either as a Production Manager or Supervisor/Team Leader looking to take a step up, apply now for an immediate response. The Job You’ll Do; * Overseeing the smooth day-to-day production process involving 30-40 shop-floor staff and 4-5 direct reports * Ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. * Driving a continuous improvement culture using KPIs and lean initiatives * Acting as a role model and leader, motivating teams across all levels and setting a good example * Reviewing the manufacturability of products and how this affects project schedules and deadlines * Managing site production costs About You; * 3 + years’ experience in a management role within a fast-paced production setting * An understanding of fabrication, welding and CNC processes is desirable * The ability to motivate staff and be present on the shop floor * An understanding of continuous improvement strategies is beneficial (Six Sigma, LEAN etc.) * Possess drive, passion and energy to drive processes forward * The ambition to take the step up to Operations Manager & Director in the mid-long term * A strong communicator at all levels