Production Manager £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary Days – Monday to Friday Pension matched up to 8% contribution + life insurance 25 days leave + 8 Bank Holidays Phone/laptop Location: Northamptonshire ATA Search is once again recruiting for a market-leading volume manufacturing business based in the heart of Northamptonshire. Established for well over 30 years, they are at the forefront of manufacturing engineered components for a variety of sectors, and they set the standards with stringent quality and manufacturing processes. Generating over £18m annual sales, they are also part of a larger group with aspirations to become a £1b business over the coming years.  Having successfully recruited multiple staff for this organisation, I can honestly say they are a company that provides a great working environment, unparalleled support and the autonomy to drive production improvements in line with the overall group strategy. Due to succession planning, this business is now looking to recruit a Production Manager to work in a days-based role managing a production team of 60 staff across a 2-shift operation. If you are an experienced Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or a Shift Leader/Manager that is looking to step up and you want to work for a forward-thinking, growing and aspirational then please email an up-to-date CV and contact number to for a confidential discussion. The role of the Production Manager will be as follows: A Hands-on Production Manager who will lead a team of circa 60 production manufacturing staff Alongside HR, you will manage all HR-related activities – recruitment, 1-2-1’s, appraisals, development plans, training, performance management and disciplinaries The Production Manager will be taking responsibility for all production activities across a 2-shift system Managing the team and coordinating all activities across production, production planning, quality, maintenance, and logistics Lead all daily and weekly production meetings, Gemba walks and report back to the Plant Manager Review the previous day's performance, forward planning and mitigating any risks that could impact production or delivery to customers such as material shortages or machine downtime To manage and lead the team on the shop floor providing lots of support, mentoring and guidance Ensure production KPIs and production output are met/exceeded – SQDCP Drive a lean and continuous improvement culture within the department and achieve plant improvement targets Ensure Health & Safety is at the forefront of business activities – LTA and RIDDORS Due to the stringent manufacturing processes and requirements of the customer, you will be heavily involved in quality manufacturing - Review production issues, ensure corrective measures and the correct actions are taken using investigation tools such as Pareto, 8D, 5 Why etc The utilisation of the company ERP system (SAP) – training provided The ideal Production Manager will have a combination of the following: An experienced Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or a Shift Leader looking to take their first step into Production Management A proven track record in leading and managing production teams The ideal Production Manager will have worked in some form of volume/serial production manufacturing environment where there is an emphasis on engineered products A suitable engineering qualification is highly desirable – degree preferred A demonstrable track record in leading lean, continuous improvement, quality and Health & Safety initiatives and a track record of using the associated tools for each topic Attention to detail, meticulous planning and people-centric will be key skills required for this role The benefits: You will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package and the autonomy to drive production improvements as well as plenty of job security and job satisfaction. How to apply: Please click “apply” or for further information or please contact Ajay Bhella at ATA Search by emailing an up-to-date copy of your CV to ATA Search specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and interim basis – For more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation