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Production Director / Site Leader, £Attractive Six-figure Base; Bonus; Car Allowance and Benefits Scheme, Location – Lostock, North West England

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7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must have a proven track record in manufacturing leadership, transformation programs, HSE, CI, and commercial acumen, preferably in engineering or construction sectors.
  • You will lead and modernize manufacturing operations, oversee cross-functional teams, enhance quality and efficiency, promote continuous improvement, and develop staff through coaching and mentoring.

Requirements

  • The Candidate This is a leadership role for a highly accomplished Manufacturing leader, with a track record of leading a manufacturing plant of scale, where you will have successfully led a programme of transformation and modernisation to improve the sites’ safety, production, quality and commercial performance. A passionate advocate of effective HSE, quality and CI, you will be someone who empowers your teams, and who is equally adept at being strategic as you are getting into the day-to-day operational details of the plant. You will be strong, commercially, and comfortable working in a data-led environment, with a proven track record of applying continuous improvement processes effectively to different scenarios and markets. Sectors of interest include manufacturers of products used in the Energy, Oil & Gas, Construction, Aerospace, Automotive and Industrial markets. A track record within an engineering/design led business, and experience of supplying the construction contracting sector, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • The role is responsible for planning, directing, and leading the manufacturing activities for the site, ensuring safe, sustainable, high quality, competitive, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
  • The role leads a team of direct reports across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Planning.
  • Your role will be to assess and modernise the plant’s manufacturing processes, improve its quality performance, and develop its ability to execute its manufacturing plan consistently and efficiently.
  • This will require the proven capability of being able to deal with old and established methods, alongside introducing new and modern processes that will benefit the business, whilst being able to manage unions effectively.
  • Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and leading by example, you will develop the capabilities of your team through coaching, mentoring and recruiting new talent into the organisation.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Production Director / Site Leader.

What is the salary for this role?

The salary is an attractive six-figure base, along with a bonus, car allowance, and benefits scheme.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Lostock, North West England.

What company is hiring for this position?

The company hiring for this position is Severfield, the UK’s largest producer of structural steel.

What are the main responsibilities of the Production Director?

The main responsibilities include planning, directing, and leading manufacturing activities at the Lostock plant, ensuring safe, sustainable, high-quality, competitive, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

How many employees work at the Lostock plant?

The Lostock plant has 170 employees.

What types of projects does Severfield work on?

Severfield partners with customers and contractors in sectors such as infrastructure, transport, nuclear, culture, and commercial markets, producing large bespoke products for challenging engineering projects.

What is expected from the candidate regarding team management?

The candidate is expected to develop the capabilities of the team through coaching, mentoring, and recruiting new talent while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have a proven track record of leading a manufacturing plant of scale, ideally with experience in transformation and modernisation to improve safety, production, quality, and commercial performance.

Is experience in the construction contracting sector preferred?

Yes, experience within an engineering/design-led business and supplying the construction contracting sector would be advantageous.

How should potential candidates apply for this position?

Interested candidates should contact the recruitment advisors at Berwick Partners, specifically Jonathan Burke at 0113 386 8525 or jonathan.burke@berwickpartners.co.uk for an informal and confidential discussion.

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