Production Manager

Our specialist automotive clients, based near Petersfield have an exciting opportunity, for a Production Manager to join their growing team. This is a great time to join a growing business, with great opportunity.

Role Summary

* Day to day management of the workshop, technicians, and apprentices

* Ensure deadlines are met and delays are communicated promptly and clearly.

* Control arrival and departure documents/images, contribute to customer invoicing process.

* Quality check all documentation to ensure processes are followed and any issues rectified

Key Responsibilities

* Working to agreed workshop schedule and priorities.

* Assist in work estimates and producing standard job times.

* Manage labour booking data and report on variances to estimates (actual vs planned)

* Manage job cards and ensure technician labour bookings are concise and accurate.

* Liaise with Operations Manager daily to agree priorities and areas of focus.

* Ensure and document continued compliance with workshop basics, Directives, and SOPs

* Mentor apprentices and work with training partner to deliver apprenticeship programme.

* Support the Operations Manager in communicating and improving KPIs.

* Identify and manage team training programmes and development needs.

* Ensure Health and Safety regulations are met, and safe working practices are adhered to.

Experience and Required Skills

* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

* Deadline management

* Leadership & management experience

* Proven ability to motivate and develop a team

* Experience working within the automotive industry would be ideal, however not essential