Production Manager

Job Description

Metalis are working with a market leading specialist equipment manufacturer, supplying customers and distributors world-wide.The equipment range includes specialist equipment for use in industries including Pharmaceutical, MOD and more.Excellent reputation in their markets with a high degree of repeat business.The company carry out all design, product development, sales, marketing, procurement and equipment assembly and testing at their Huddersfield facility (relocating to a new larger facility in late 2021). Our client design and build their own PLC control panels.Metal fabrication (generally stainless steel) is out-sourced.Customers include main contractors, specialist contractors, end-users and distributors. Contract values range from £1k to £5m+, with project durations varying from a few weeks to 2 years or more. There are typically 50 different contracts running at the sametime, with around 10 or so different projects active on the shop-floor at any time with durations on the shop-floor varying from 1 day to several weeks or months.Equipment designs are based on specialist design standards, as these are tailored for each project then the equipment will have a bespoke design on each contract.Looking after around 45 staff including 15 on the shop floor (approx.. 75% mechanical and 25% electrical/controls) for architectural equipment assembly and testing.Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable environment with a minimum of 2 years in a similar production management role
• Must be an excellent manager and leader
• Must be a good man manager with strong communication skills
• Needs to be very organised and good at detail
• Must be able to proactively deal with a variety of different projects all with bespoke designs and varying requirements, in a fast-paced environment
• Must be comfortable dealing with customers world-wide
• Must be able to use own initiative and be a solid doer, prepared to be hands-on if required
• A strong engineering and technical background is required
• Excellent computer skills are essential. Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite with good Excel skills
• Required to possess a valid driving license and own transport
• The Production Manager reports to the Managing Director

Role and Responsibilities:Full responsibility for all "architectural" work-shop activities including:

• Mechanical assembly and electrical/controls build
• Assembly, inspection and testing of all equipment
• Production planning and scheduling with resource management
• Shop floor recruitment
• Line management of all shop floor staff and contractors (possible Electrical & Controls Manager)
• Shop floor H&S and RAMS
• Liaising with customers e.g. agree schedules and delivery times
• Expediting suppliers and dealing with quality issues if required
• Liaising with design dept. ref. queries / issues
• Liaising with the Installations & Service Manager e.g. for technical/product advice and allocation of staff for site work / shop-floor as required
• Liaise with Administrator for deliveries in UK and overseas, confirmation of customer accounts etc.
• Stock control and purchasing and managing stores
• Attend production meetings (Design/Production/Site)
• Other tasks as directed

Keyskills :
FMCGdesignelectricalmechanicalmaintenanceengineeringrepairwiringPPMbreakdownpanel