Production Manager

Job Description

Nelson Permanent Placements are currently recruiting for a Production Manager to work for our client who are an International Manufacturing business. Our client are looking for someone to work closely with the Plant Manager to ensure that all manufacturing areas within the business are operating in accordance with Quality, Cost, delivery, Management, safety and Environmental requirements.The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with Steel Manufacturing and have a proven track record in managing and driving improvements to ensure Production targets are achieved.To be considered for this role you must have 5 years’ experience as a Production manager within a heavy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in Cold Rolled Forming.Salary

Circa £40k-£45k (DOE)

38.5 hours a week

25 days holiday

Responsibilities •Ensure OEE and other measurement tools are accurately reported, and targets achieved with action plans instigated where necessary.•Develop and manage the manufacturing process to ensure the requirements of internal and external customers are achieved. Create clear and timely presentations to the senior management team to communicate and escalate adverse situations and proposals for resolving.•Lead and set standards from which others are expected to operate, taking full accountability for the area of responsibility and its performance.•Create and update full Labour plans to support the area of responsibility, ensuring all required resources are available and fully functional prior to start of production.•Control Labour within areas to ensure lateness, absence and return to work interviews are dealt with in line with Company Policies and where necessary disciplinary action taken.•Ensure accuracy, adherence and diligence to company operating systems and promote ongoing development of systems. Produce weekly reports detailing outstanding system items to be addressed, ensuring smooth running and accurate reporting of area.•Responsible for area adherence to process controls, TPM, in-process checks and MRP system booking. This includes all documentation, audit and sign-off.•Co-ordinate the activities of a cross functional multi-skilled team in pursuit of business improvements and corrective measures against shortfalls in KPI’s.•Identify training needs of self and others with area of responsibility.•Ensure successful delivery and implementation of training activities through agreed methods, in line with operational requirements.•Ensure security of Company equipment, site and facilities at all times.•Control all expenditure within allocated area, using PDCA principles and contribute to budgeting process.•Report monthly on the cost saving improvements made within the area.•Calculate and develop KPI’s in line with Company annual Budget requirements.•Investigate and understand operating requirements of plant machinery and processes.•Undertake production planning for the area, including bottle neck’ management and recovery planning.•Manage inventory levels with the area and negotiate strategic stockholding with internal / external customers / suppliers, protecting on-time delivery.•Consistently achieve the Quality Standard as determined by the Customer, understanding and adhering to the Company’s Quality Procedures and Standards, thereby ensuring continued relevant stanrd registration.QualificationsGCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.

A level/Degree

Essential ExperienceMust possess strong leadership and organization experience in manufacturing environments.

Anility to build teams

Able to demonstrate use of Lean, SMED, Gemba and Kaizen

Skills & Knowledge

Customer relationship management

Identify existing and new opportunities and follow up to a conclusion

Drive sales and customer excellence

Ability to aid in providing technical solutions

Personal Attributes

Ability to coach and develop people

Strong problem-solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as a team member with excellent interpersonal

Excellent time management skills

How to Apply:Please send your CV to the email address detailed below. Should you wish to discuss other opportunities in your area, you are welcome to contact our friendly recruitment team.This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an applicatio Required skills

Manufacturing

Production Management

Steel

Production Managers

Manager

Keyskills :
Manufacturing Production Management Steel Production Managers Manager