Job Description

Manufacturing/Production Manager -

Scope of the Role:

Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring safety of employees, visitors and contractors within the site, Conformity of Production. customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met. Responsible for developing and maintaining culture of safety and compliance, an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Development

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and continuously improve operational performance.

Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation.

Adoption and adherence to the business Quality Management System with continuous review and refinement to ensure processes are appropriately documented and adhered to on a daily basis.

General and Task Management

Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times.

Responsible for vehicle/component production, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities.

Ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis.

Update the production plan and Gantt charts on a daily basis.

Report to the senior management team.

Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met.

Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.

Produce written reports and make presentations.

Undertake continuous training and development.

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.

Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required.

Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.

Facilities Management of the premises and cleanliness of the work environment.

Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff, visitors and contractors.

Continuous review of facilities to ensure adequately maintained to ensure the safety of all employees, visitors and contractors when on site.

People Management

Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability

Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.

Review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.

Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.

Manage and lead the team, working with HR ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity

Motivate and coach the team to operational success.

Provide technical expertise to the team

Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems

Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them

Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware

Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility.

Produce and update production Gantt charts

Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting

Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements

Financial and Budget Control

Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets

Responsible for achieving budget and forecast

Relationship Management

Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance

Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained

Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers

Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy

Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on engineering design and development. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost

Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact

Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Manufacturing activities

Self Management

Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures

Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere

Makes useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions

Embraces personal challenge

Confident, rounded thinking

Takes ownership for team cohesion and team development

Is self aware

Is resilient, optimistic and open to change

Team player that has a collaborative approach to others

A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others

Focused target driven with a positive, can-do attitude

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent leadership and man- management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Excellent organisational and follow-up skills

Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making

Commercial and Financial acumen

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.

Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience

Technical understanding

Thorough understanding of conformity of Production

Experience of managing Profit & Loss responsibilities for manufacturing

Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain

Understanding of ISO9001, ISO 14001 & ISO45001

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems experience

Membership of an appropriate industry related professional body would be advantageous

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Experience:

Production Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person