Job Description

Job Title

Production Manager

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Status / Type

Full time

Days

Weekdays

Position Statement

This role is a workshop based role to work as the production manager in the workshop at Granta to manage all projects in build and commission in the workshop in conjunction with the Project Manager. It will demand a practical background and a proactive approach to keep all projects running smoothly from Spec sign off through to customer FAT and shipping.

Performance Objectives

1. To manage a broad spectrum of projects, to ensure milestones are hit and customer expectations are met

2. Maintaining regular and clear communication with the Project Manager(s)

3. Make management decisions based on meeting the line between engineering perfection and commercial reality based on project forecast and budget

4. Lead and manage project engineers to keep engagement on the priority task

5. Continually review daily activities to reduce engineer downtime and waste

Compliance Expectations

Respect Company's values and uphold the Mission Statement Always work safely, following all relevant safety procedures

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Work with Technical Sales to finalise product specification

2. Keep tabs on project progress from early stages to manage workflow entering the workshop

3. Manage the compete project schedule, forward plan and daily needs

4. Check and issue Assembly schedules and schematics to the workshop

5. Keep the Project checklist up to date

6. Host engineer meetings for project stages

7. Be on call to answer and respond to any live project query including initiating any resource (parts/people/time) they may need

8. Ensure all project checklists are kept up to date

9. Ensure all consumables are kept in good stock and updated to suit project needs

10. Maintain the workshop information boards

11. Manage the team of permanent workshop-based engineers including having regular 121s

12. Initiate and host Internal FAT and Team FAT

13. Host customer progress visits and Factory Acceptance Test

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Project on time and budget Customer satisfaction Checklists up to date

Software knowledge and level of proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Reasonable understanding

Microsoft Outlook

Reasonable understanding

Microsoft Access

Reasonable understanding

Qualification / Certificates / Licenses

Clean driving license Good general education

Essential Selection Criteria

Positive attitude, prepared for open thinking and change. Able to work as part of a team Good mechanical and electrical engineering aptitude and understanding Reliable at completing tasks Experience with managing projects and teams of people Experience with mechanical and electrical engineering Good with reliably reporting on results Proficient at writing and speaking English

Ideal Selection Criteria

Management training Project management training Prince 2 training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Discounted or free food
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cambridge CB21 4NN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What mechanical and electrical experience have you had with automated machinery? Do you have permanent right to work in the UK? (If you require sponsorship the answer to this is no.) What experience have you had with managing projects involving automated machinery?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PM280825