Our client, a multisite manufacturing business, seek to appoint a Production Director to run their manufacturing function.

The appointed Production Director will have overall responsibility for production / manufacturing, quality, health and safety and supply chain activities for a large team.

On offer is a market leading salary and benefits package for a company with realistic aims of doubling production in the next five years.

Production Director - Role & Responsibilities - Manufacturing, Operations
• Deliver on the operational KPIs for the site whilst simultaneously further developing a culture of continuous improvement and employee empowerment.

• Lead senior colleagues in manufacturing and engineering to contribute effectively to the growth strategy of the business.

• Comfortable leading the production management team.

Detailed knowledge of quality, engineering and health and safety required too
• Strategically plan to deliver on long term vision of the company ensuring painless growth.

• Flexible attitude on a day to day basis.

Firm and persistant when expressing views but a good listener comfortable changing course if given compelling reasons

Production Director - Skills & Abilities - Manufacturing, Operations
• Of degree calibre with well evidenced leadership and coaching abilities.

• Formal Lean and Continuous Improvement training preferred.

Track record of lean implementation and development of a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement
• Prior experience working for a manufacturer in a senior management / director post.

• Gravitas to lead a large team.

Comfortable from shop floor to board room
• Relationship builder able to increase co-operation across departments.

Production Director, Manufacturing, Operations