Production Manager

Position - Production Manager

salary £45-50k basic (negotiable depending on level of experience) + full benefits package inc health ins, life insurance etc

Role Summary

The role of a Production Manager is to be involved with the planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes, which will include staffing levels and the material resources.

You'll make sure goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right level of quality. You will be responsible for achieving scheduled build hours and that documentation such as Works Orders, test certificates, shipping etc is accurate for both the Company and the Customer.

This will be achieved through the control and development of good working practices, resources, systems and people to improve response, productivity, engineering standards, product quality and creating a safe and positive working environment.

As a key member of the production team the role will play an important part in developing the strategic direction of the company Systems and the wider Group.

Key Responsibilities

Work in accordance with production plans, and utilising relevant working platforms
Assessing project and resource requirements - Liaise with Engineering & Production
Maintain and enforce quality control standards across the operation
Overseeing production processes and improving process efficiencies
Promote Innovative new ideas and best practices within Production, and continuous improvement culture
Assist Purchasing and planning coordinator to resource supply chains if required for new capability, alternative products & costing
Organising the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment with relevant administrator
Participate in production and QHSE meetings as required
Support procurement and planning with correspondence regarding deliveries
Management of Time moto - weekly timesheets
Management of production team - discipline & development. Working with HR and Operations Engineering Manager (OEM)
Support and supervise scheduled stock takes - Monthly & Annual
Assist any investigations and outcomes of NCR reports
Work within a safe, tidy & positive working environment
Ensure beginning and end of day protocols are followed through and ensure opening and closing procedures are adhered to
Liaise with Logistics and transport to arrange deliveries / collections

Onboarding and sign off certification of sub-contract production staff
Continued Professional Development (CPD) of operational and production teams and ensure sufficient cross training to ensure enough cover to support absences.
Ensure any schedule changes are communicated to the planning and procurement coordinator
Customer returns to be processed correctly, ensuring accurate inventory, cost posting and quarantine, and liaise with the planning and procurement coordinator

Reports

Production Team of 25

Key Performance Measures

Improving Production Efficiencies - %
Achievement of On Time Deliveries - KPI
Quality standards
Achievement of productivity targets

Qualifications and Experience

Experience working as a Production Manager
Experience in managing a production team
Leadership and interpersonal skills
IT Illiterate
Autonomy to use initiative, problem solving & decision making
High level of 'attention to detail'
Demonstrable management skills leading a production team
Technical background, ideally qualified in an electrical or mechanical discipline
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed