Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a dynamic and experienced leader in manufacturing? We're seeking a forward-thinking Production Manager to take ownership of two production sites and drive operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership, lean manufacturing expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and manage production operations across multiple sites

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Drive Health, Safety & Environmental compliance, acting as site lead

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Inspire and develop a team of supervisors and engineers

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Ensure delivery of quality products, on time and in full, to customer expectations

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Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives

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Maintain effective stock control and capacity planning

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Lead operational reviews, performance management, and staff development

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Ensure compliance with ISO13485 and ISO9001 standards

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Oversee site maintenance, security, first aid and emergency cover

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Monitor trends, investigate quality concerns, and resolve customer complaints

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Manage departmental budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities

Essential Criteria:

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NVQ Level 3 or higher (or equivalent) in Supervision/Management

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Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing

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At least 5 years' supervisory/leadership experience

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Proven track record delivering quality, cost, and productivity improvements

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Experience implementing 5S, standard work, and using KPIs

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Strong understanding of Lean/CI principles and ERP/MRP systems

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Health & Safety knowledge, including risk assessments and COSHH

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Experience managing budgets and overseeing capital expenditure

Skills & Attributes:

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Inspirational team leader and people manager

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

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Able to read and interpret engineering drawings

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IT literate (MS Office)

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Attention to detail and hands-on approach

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Committed to professional development

Desirable:

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Training or certification in Kaizen/Continuous Improvement

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Experience in ISO14001 environments

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Multi-site management

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Experience in both batch and cellular manufacturing

If this position is of interest, please apply with your most up to date CV or contact Jordan at Ridgeline Solutions