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4 months ago
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£50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Discretionary Bonus + Excellent benefits
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours - Flexible working hours
Aldershot, Hampshire

Are you a Production Manager with a background in engineering? Would you like to oversee the production of automated and robotic machinery, for blue chip engineering companies?

Due to continued growth and the securing of major contracts, my client is looking to recruit a Production Manager. This is a brand-new role due to expansion, offering lots of autonomy and the chance to put your own stamp on things.

The successful candidate will be working for a best-in-class engineering company, that manufactures state-of-the-art machinery for customers such as Space X and Rolls Royce.

This is a varied role that involves production planning, developing staff, and overseeing multiple departments such as design, procurement and production.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a highly regarded company, who are offering training, personal development and a genuine platform to become a world class manager within specialist field.

For further details, please click apply and contact - JACK EWER - REF4411 - (phone number removed)

The Role:
*Production management and planning, overseeing design, procurement and other teams
*Interested in working with Space X, Rolls Royce and other leading engineering companies
*Working with automated and robotic special purpose machinery

The Person:
*Experienced production manager
*Must have an engineering background
*Lives a commutable distance from Aldershot

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