Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Redburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: Based on experience

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours:40 per week

Hart Door Systems have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager. Established in 1946, entering its 80th year, this family ran business has grown into a highly successful market leader in the manufacture of industrial high-speed doors, delivering our innovative products worldwide. We are seeking a highly motived operational leader with a passion for continuous improvement, quality and delivery to join our team.

Please note that we are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

The Role:

The main purpose of the role is the efficient management of the production of specialist industrial doors. Ensuring manufacturing processes align with our commitment, driving performance across quality, cost, and delivery. Leading the production team, aligning with our core values, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards while embedding lean manufacturing principles.

Duties And Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute production schedules to meet targets/deadlines
Ensuring effective and efficient use of all resources, driving workforce planning, training and development
Oversee daily operations within the workshop to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line
Material planning, and stock control
Manage budgets, costs, and resource allocation
Leading continuous improvement and lean transformation initiatives
Handling complex manufacturing processes with variety due to customization
Ensuring compliance with Heath, Safety and Environmental regulations
Develop and deliver against production KPI's
Collaborate with cross-function teams to drive process improvements and deliver customer satisfaction
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders regarding production schedulesThe Candidate:

Skills / Training:

Proven experience in a management role
Engineering background (HND/HNC) is desirable
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
A proven track record of delivering performance improvement
Planning and organisational skills
Strategic thinking and adaptability under pressure
Financial acumen for managing budgets and costs
Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Analytical skills to interpret data and identify improvements
Knowledge of lean management
Time and motion study experience is desirableBenefits:

22 days of annual leave (Additional awarded for service)
Life insurancePlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Production Operative, Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Engineering Production Manager, Engineering Manager, HND, HNC, Plant Manager, and Production Director may also be considered