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Who is Drive DeVilbiss

Drive DeVilbiss has become a leading manufacturer and supplier of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 80 countries around the world.

"Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives"

Summary (Major Purpose of the Role):

The Production Manager's role within the Manufacturing team is to direct and co-ordinate manufacturing in achieving manufacturing schedules and meeting the Company's business objectives. Reporting to the Site Manager in this challenging role, you will lead a team to ensure the manufacture of all products is carried out in an effective and efficient manner to agreed standards and cost restraints, whilst pursuing the company's people development and continuous improvement ethics of Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

Operational Management

Ensure that all products are manufactured according to customer specifications and are completed and delivered to the customer on time through the efficient use of labour and resources. To monitor and manage effectively all cost centre budgets under remit, production activities including stock levels, materials usage and control, waste management and productivity levels. Lead Lean Manufacturing programmes and initiatives including 5S, Target costing and process analysis To work closely and co-operate with Quality, Health and Safety, Prototype development and Customer Service departments, ensuring processes operate at an optimum level and to continuously seek to develop and improve all processes, procedures, operations and methods within area of responsibility Take responsibility for and maintain all Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) activities. Manage and maintain the business as required through good understanding of all computer systems within the production areas of the company in order to provide relevant reports to various third parties To ensure staffing levels meet production requirement each working day and that all functions are adequately and appropriately staffed at all times To ensure Manufacturing maintains its quality assurance accreditation through the compliance of the business unit to all quality procedures and company procedures/standards as detailed in company and department manuals and by promoting continuous quality improvement at all times To ensure that, in line with agreed budgetary targets, effective resources are in place to meet the demands of the business unit, complying with all relevant policies and procedures. Ensure all operative and strategic targets are reached within the business unit, e.g. Productivity, Costs, Process optimisation, schedule delivery 99% or higher, scrap rate below 1%.


Leadership & People Management

Manage, motivate, and support departmental Leaders and Production employees. Effectively work with the HR Department to ensure all staff training and development needs are identified and met through the implementation of the company's performance review process ensuring that all Company employment relations policies and procedures are always implemented. To liaise with the Site Manager and HR Department on matters requiring advice and guidance. Day to day management of production staff In conjunction with the HR Department, recruit Production staff to carry out manufacturing operative duties, including Temporary staff via Drive contracts. Having a pragmatic, hands-on approach with leadership skills being always highly visible


Communication

Ensure that effective and regular communication takes place between teams and individuals. Hold regular team communication forums and ensure that relevant business information is communicated effectively and cascaded throughout area of responsibility. Develop and foster good working relationships with shift leaders, related functions, and internal and external customers.


Health & Safety

Effectively ensure that all health & safety regulations and practices are met and adhered to for the safety of employees. Ensure that full co-operation is given to the Health & Safety Manager in relation to risk assessment and accident reporting incidences.


General Responsibilities

Comply with all health & safety requirements. Comply with all other company policies & procedures. Take responsibility for personal development, identify training needs, and request appropriate training as required. Work closely with the HR Department and Quality Department to deliver appropriate standards in line with company policies. Delivery a seamless interface with internal and external customers

Competencies:

Worked in a complex multi-process production environment with good technical knowledge of manufacturing. Be familiar with and have practical experience of lean manufacturing production techniques, process improvements and pro-active quality management. Proven Manufacturing management background. Driven by targets and have a strong commitment to quality output. Strong people management skills, with ability to focus and drive staff to achieve results in a pressurised environment to strict deadlines. Be self-motivated, positive and confident when taking responsibility for all areas of manufacturing. Capacity generation, cellular layout, resource planning Sound decision making and problem-solving skills essential. Proven Project management skills Excellent analytical skills to monitor and manage KPI's, along with Good IT, written and verbal communication skills. A team player with excellent motivational leadership skills Have the passion and desire to drive forward improvements to ensure the Company continues to manufacture high quality products.

Reporting Relationships and Supervision:

Direct Manager : Site Manager


Subordinate(s) : Cell Leaders, Operators.

Education and Experience:

Previous experience in a manufacturing management role within a complex product environment Certificate in Operations Management or Certificate in Management Studies Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Good understanding of ISO9001, AS9100 or TS16949 ERP/ MRP Planning scheduling experience. Relevant practical deployment of lean manufacturing techniques, process improvements and pro- active quality management - including 5S, TPM & SQDCP. IOSH/NEBOSH certified desirable.

Why Apply to Drive DeVilbiss

Competitive Benefits including - company sick pay, 26 days annual leave rising to 28 (+ Book Your Birthday Off Work and the option to buy/sell/carry over annual leave), pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike2Work, free onsite parking, long service recognition, staff discount on our products and access to Perkbox (our benefits and rewards platform).

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Drive DeVilbiss is an equal opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We ensure that to ensure that no candidate receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race or colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable legislation governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

All successful candidates will be required to prove their eligibility to work in the UK, as well as accurate reference details covering their recent employment history. Please note some roles are also subject to an Enhanced DBS check.