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