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 reasonsProduction 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