Production Manager in Thetford

Production ManagerBased in Thetford, NorfolkHours:  39.5 hours per week; 8:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:00 to 16:00 FridaySalary: £40,000 per annum + Bonus Are you currently working as a Supervisor or Team Leader and looking for the next step up?Do you have previous experience supervising people?Do you have experience of working in a manufacturing environment? Our client, a long established manufacturer based in Thetford are looking for a Production Manager to join their team. The three key areas for this role are; Production Management, People Management and New Product Development. Within these areas duties will include: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENTPlanning of production to ensure dispatch deadlines are met Managing sales orders against stock levels and production targets Maintaining quality standards throughout the production process Managing budgets and production costs PEOPLE MANAGEMENTManaging staffing numbers including permanent and agency staff Overseeing employee training and development Ensure staff are working to required health and safety standards NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTWorking collaboratively with wider management on NPD projects Taking responsibility for the production process of new products, providing input and drafting processes Offering resolution on any process related problems A full job description is available but if you are interested in the roles please contact Kirsty at Hales Group, Thetford for a confidential and detailed conversation about the position. In this role it is essential that you have previous proven experience in both production and people management. Our client is looking for someone who can offer solutions and improvements, an individual with high attention to detail and a positive outlook. The package offered starts with a salary of £40,000 per annum and an annual bonus payment of up to £10,000. Holiday starts at 21 days + Bank Holidays increasing to 24 days + Bank Holidays on completion of 3 years service and 26 days + Bank holidays on completion of 5 years service. Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme and Quarterly Staff events. Private healthcare is available on the completion of 12 months service