Production Manager / Fabric and Textile Manufacturing

Job Description

Fabric Production Manager with detailed knowledge and a proven track recorded managing a technical and quality focused manufacturing fabric plant is required for a well-established and UK’s leading manufacturers of window blind fabrics andsystems based in Stockport, Greater Manchester.SALARY: Competitive + Benefits (See below)LOCATION: Stockport, Greater Manchester, North West EnglandJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pmJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Fabric Production Manager with detailed knowledge and a proven track recorded managing a technical and quality focused manufacturing fabric plant.Working as a Fabric Production Manager you will be required to manage the daily requirements of the fabrics manufacturing department.The Fabric Production Manager will work closely with the departments quality control team to ensure agreed finished quality standards are met and identify areas of improvement.APPLY TODAYIf this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour role as a Fabric Production Manager will include:

• Direct daily management of the manufacturing departments within the Fabric’s Division and staff therein

• Review fabric operator requirements through agreed planning to ensure best utilisation of machinery to achieve stock deadlines and specific targets

• Review processing performance to schedule

• Review and develop when agreed the manufacturing capability and performance in line with the company’s changing requirements

• Ensure correct operator training and machine running procedures are met and are reviewed on a scheduled basis, including operator assessments

• Monitor fabric processing and ensure consistent and repeatable operating specifications are met and variances are highlighted

• Monitor production performance against targeted waste

• Review and in agreement manage the departments training and health and safety manuals

• Work closely with the departments QC team to ensure agreed finished quality standards are met and identify areas of improvement

• Ensure all planned maintenance is carried out in line with agreed schedules

• Ensure all production data is accurate and within the running specifications for the fabric qualities produced

• Assess the machinery with the maintenance department to ensure correct operation

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record managing a technical and quality focussed manufacturing fabric plant

• Experience of implementing lean management and managing change

• Previous experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role

• Evidence of strong analytical skills

BENEFITS

• Auto enrolled into the Stakeholder Pension Scheme (employer contributes 10%)
• 33 days holiday (including statutory)
• Life Assurance covering 2 x your annual salary
• Private Medical
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day
• Free car parking
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family
• Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted Blinds and Shutters, upon successful completion of your Probationary Period (6 months)
• Peer to Peer Recognition Programme
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• NHS Health Checks

HOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to usyou are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P11838Full-Time, Permanent Fabrics and Textile Manufacturing Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.