We are looking for a Production Manager to join our operations team, based in Manningtree.
As the Production Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our production and maintenance processes, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
You will have direct line management responsibilities for a team of skilled Production and Maintenance Technicians and other support roles and work closely with departments such as procurement, design, logistics, H&S, facilities, projects and quality assurance to ensure seamless operations. You will also have full compliance and HS&E responsibility over the factory and office facility. The responsibility of the mobile fleet is yours whilst units are off hired and at the factory or in storage.
Responsibilities include:
* Factory Management
* Oversee day-to-day operations of the production and maintenance facility, ensuring optimal workflow and efficiency.
* Implement and monitor production and maintenance schedules, resource allocation, and output to meet business goals.
* Manage planned maintenance works on our mobile medical units while off contract.
* Ensure the facility operates at peak performance while maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory standards.
* Manage equipment maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and disruptions.
* Production and Maintenance Planning
* Develop comprehensive production and maintenance schedules, ensuring alignment with project deadlines, quality expectations, and cost objectives.
* Deliver the mobile units on plan and to budget.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, design, facilities, logistics and other support functions, to streamline operations.
* Complete end of contract inspections on client sites as required.
* Complete pre and post maintenance works inspections.
* Work collaboratively with procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
* Adapt production and maintenance schedules to address unforeseen challenges, such as supply chain delays or urgent orders.
* Use data-driven insights to forecast production and maintenance needs and align resources accordingly.
* Team Leadership
* Budget Management
* Health & Safety Compliance
* Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management
* Quality Control
* Process Optimisation
* Stakeholder Collaboration
* Inventory and Supply Chain Oversight
Experience / Qualifications include:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management)
* IOSH Qualification or equivalent
* Advanced qualifications (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, Prince 2, Chartered Engineer/Manager) are a plus
* Proven, established experience in production management, within a manufacturing environment
* Proven People / Teams management experience, including Contractor management essential
* Experience producing, manufacturing or constructing medical or healthcare facilities desirable.
* Worked in the modular building or coachbuilding industry desirable
* Awareness of healthcare specific technical guidance (HTM’s & HBN’s) would be advantageous.
* ISO 90001,14001, 45001, BIM 19650 awareness.
Full job description available upon request.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions Ltd and Q-bital Healthcare are part of the Vanguard Group of companies. www.vanguardhealthcare.co.uk