JOB TITLE: Production Manager
LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent
WORKING HOURS: 7am - 4.30pm
A Bit About The Role
As the Production Manager, you will oversee our dynamic UK Production Department at our Head Office in Aylesford, Kent. This role carries overall responsibility for production planning, processes, and ensuring the department runs efficiently and effectively.
We are looking for a proactive and driven leader with a strong background in production management. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to oversee processes and drive efficiency. A hands-on approach, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and manage a team are essential for success in this role.
Some Of The Key Responsibilities
1. Develop production schedules and plans to meet customer demands while optimising resources and ensuring efficiency and cost effectiveness.
2. Manage and allocate resources, equipment, and materials to meet production targets.
3. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement measures to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
4. Ensure department compliance with health and safety regulations.
5. Lead the production team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce.
6. Delegate work in order to respond to daily queries within the business.
7. Manage department recruitment and inductions.
8. Foster a positive work culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
9. Maintain open communication channels with other departments, such as sales, logistics, and quality control, to ensure a coordinated and seamless production process.
10. Provide regular updates to the Head of UK Operations and SLT on production performance and key metrics.
11. Coordinate and manage any special projects related to production process improvement or new product launches.
12. Support and deputise for the Head of UK Operations with the day to day overseeing of the UK Operations function, covering when necessary (i.e., holidays).
Requirements
1. Proven experience of working in a production management or similar role position, ideally within a manufacturing or similar environment.
2. Excellent IT skills with competent use of Microsoft Office (mainly Outlook and Excel).
3. Experience working with production management systems.
4. Comfortable with heavy lifting and you will carry out manual handling training as part of induction.
5. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and health and safety regulations.
6. Excellent people management skills with the ability to gain trust and respect of your team.
7. Good practical skills to be able to advise accordingly; previous joinery experience would be a distinct advantage but not essential.
8. Evident commitment to be an inspiring role model who encourages collaboration and constantly strives for business improvement.
9. Confident in conducting appraisals and performance management, including disciplinaries and grievance meetings.
10. Commercially minded.
11. Flexible with the ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced environment.
12. Able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks as required.
13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
14. You embody our company people values:
15. Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.
16. Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
17. Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.
18. Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.
19. Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.
Why work for us
Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family-run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany, and the USA.
Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer care.
Benefits
What we offer you
1. Proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024.
2. Competitive pay.
3. Pension scheme.
4. Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses, dentist or optical services, as well as access to hundreds of deals and discounts.
5. 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
6. Extra day's leave for your birthday.
7. Workplace nursery scheme.
8. On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour.
9. Regular team socials and events.
10. Monthly pizza Friday.
11. Fruit and snacks are provided daily.
12. Employee referrals bonus scheme.
13. Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes.
14. Company volunteering day.
15. High quality office environment.
16. Sustainability focused business.
17. Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.
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