PRODUCTION MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead the planning and execution of daily production activities to meet throughput goals.

• Ensure seamless coordination with the Logistics department regarding deliveries, collections, and vehicle use.

• Maintain a real-time overview of all production aspects to identify and address issues before they escalate.

• Oversee and develop effective AM/PM huddles for daily planning, performance review, issue management, and team coordination.

• Host a daily update meeting with the COO to provide a clear overview of production operations and performance.

Team Development & Management

• Manage and support the production team, understanding their strengths, weaknesses, and training needs.

• Deliver follow-up training and guidance on processes, machinery use, and production techniques.

• Continuously mentor and inspire your team, dealing swiftly with issues that could affect morale or company culture.

• Grow your team in alignment with the company vision, both in skillset and mindset.

Project Ownership

• Take ownership of production-related projects, ensuring tasks are followed through from planning to execution.

• Prioritise tasks that benefit the team most, and maintain a clear record of progress using tools like Trello.

• Carry out project research independently: contact suppliers/customers, request quotes, interpret needs, and present 3 clear options/solutions to management.

• When approved, implement projects and train others on what was done and learned.

Continuous Improvement

• Keep developing your own skills, knowledge, and management techniques.

• Become an expert on all factory processes, enabling you to give sound, experience-based advice.

• Strive to improve everything and everyone with every interaction.

• Bring solutions, not problems, to management - ask the right questions and be ready with proposed actions.

What We're Looking For

You should be:

• Self-Motivated - Takes initiative without waiting to be asked.

• Organised & Detail-Oriented - Plans and prioritises effectively.

• Autodidact - Continuously learns and grows without prompting.

• Highly Proactive & Positive - Leads by example with energy and enthusiasm.

• Professional & Genuine - Consistently authentic and respectful in communication.

• Project Driven & Collaborative - Balances independent task ownership with teamwork.

• Strong Communicator - Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills.

• Integrity-Driven - Doesn’t tolerate disingenuousness in others.