Production Manager - Livingston - E5558

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hour week. Salary: £45,000Company benefits, sociable hours + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to lead the production team at one of the UK's most innovative and dynamic construction manufacturing companies? Algeco is seeking a passionate and experienced Production Manager who can inspire excellence in everything they do. As our Production Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of our production facility, ensuring that every product we produce is of the highest quality and delivered on time.

Algeco UK is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world.  We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off-site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use.

The Production Manager will be responsible for managing and mentoring production staff, providing leadership and guidance to foster a positive and productive work environment. Some key responsibilities related to staff management include:
Staff Management:

• Develop and implement training programs to ensure that staff members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of production staff and provide feedback on areas for improvement. Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identifying resourcing requirements and following relevant processes to ensure recruitment needs meet.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration among production staff and other departments.
• Ensure that all staff members are aware of and adhere to company policies and procedures, including health and safety guidelines.
• Manage staff scheduling and resource allocation to ensure that production targets are met and staffing levels are appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for career development and advancement for production staff and support their professional growth.

Production

• Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and minimise costs
• Deliver the daily production plan optimising resources and communicating performance against targets & KPIs
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, safety, and productivity
• Plan and manage the production process, ensuring that output meets quality, safety, and efficiency standards

Health and Safety Management
At Algeco, we prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees above all else. As such, the Production Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all health and safety regulations and procedures are met in the production area. Some key responsibilities related to health and safety management include:

• Champion health and safety at all times, ensuring that our team members are always working in a safe and supportive environment
• Responsible for embedding a health and safety culture.
• To report and investigate as appropriate and implement corrective actions for any observations, near misses, accidents or incidents in line with Algeco policy.

To be successful in this role, the Production Manager should have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as experience managing a team in a manufacturing or construction environment. The ability to inspire and motivate staff members to achieve their best work is also critical, as is the ability to resolve conflicts and build a positive team culture.