Position: Production ManagerLocation: Dereham (Norfolk)Salary: 45-50K DOENicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Production Manager, to join an established and growing client in the Dereham area.Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day manufacturing operation, driving production performance, developing teams and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.The role focuses on people leadership, production performance, planning and continuous improvement to achieve customer and business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, motivate and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality and delivery targets.Manage daily production activities and ensure resources are utilised efficiently to meet business requirements.Monitor operational performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions to drive results.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency and product quality.Collaborate with Planning, Quality and Sales teams to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.Manage labour resources and departmental costs in line with agreed budgets and business objectives.Support the recruitment, training and development of production employees to build capability and engagement.Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental standards while promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellenceSkills and ExperienceProven ..... full job details .....