Production Manager

Job Description

Production ManagerPermanent PositionContinental Shift (6am-6pm & 6pm-6am Monday to Sunday)26 days holiday + banks, Car allowance, Quarterly cash bonus, BUPA Healthcare (for family), BUPA Dentalcare (for partner), 8% matched PensionGrowing manufacturing businessSwanseaOur client are a leading manufacturer and supplier of titanium products. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, this role has overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Equipment, throughput, cost, delivery and personnel on shift. The role will takedirection from the Business Unit Manager on plant priorities to meet the targets for the shift in line with business needs. In addition, the role will be responsible for the identification of performance improvement plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects,Productivity and OEE.Production ManagerJob Description

• Will be accountable for leading, motivating and engaging with Production Team Leaders and Production Operators through effective communication e.g. team briefings, regular interaction on the shop floor, involvement in Zero Harm and Zero Defects teams.
• Is accountable for ensuring the daily plan is adhered to, and achieved by the production team
• Is responsible for achieving throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets by reviewing and planning for:
  • Daily, weekly, and quarterly labour
  • Equipment, tooling and supply requirements
• Will establish priorities relating to plant requirements, communicating with supporting departments to ensure business needs are met
• Will lead the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements and on-time delivery to the customer requirements.
• Accountable for daily analysis of variable labour costs, working with Production Team leaders to determine required staffing levels and support labour re-allocation across the plant as required.
• Will carry out management responsibilities including recruiting, and training employees; planning, directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Is accountable for flexibility of the workforce to address skills gaps and create an adaptable workforce and will be responsible for Training Needs Analysis for the team
• Will deploy Engineering Craft and Quality to shift priorities to ensure Metrics are met
• Will control departmental budget through the daily flex and management of outwork
• Is accountable for all aspects of HSE that arise on shift and require follow up, must continuously promote safe systems of work and is responsible for any accident investigations, incident reporting and risk assessments are dealt with and corrective actionsare closed out in a timely manner
• Will use Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Tools such as SPC, FMEAs, 6S and Lean Sigma structured problem-solving techniques to drive improvements
• Will be an area owner for 6S and attend weekly meetings communicate updates to all members of Operations team
• Will lead an area on Zero Harm, driving risk reduction using the PDCA cycle
• Is responsible for ensuring Operation adherence to Preventative Maintenance Plan and will attend weekly Planned Maintenance review meeting.
• Is responsible for managing the performance of direct reports and other team members to include annual appraisal, performance management and identifying development opportunities
• Will work with Human Resources on people management issues including disciplinaries, grievances and performance related issues
• Will develop a working relationship with union representatives, keeping them informed of decisions and changes within the plant

Production ManagerEssential Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Must be either of graduate calibre with management diploma and/or have equivalent experience within a management role in a unionised environment
• Will have professional advancement in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment preferably in aerospace

Production ManagerDesirable Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Demonstrable experience and exposure to a union environment would be advantageous