Responsibilities Main Purpose of Job Responsible for the development and delivery of operational strategy, capital investment and improvement work for the department. Ensuring development of the required culture, systems and KPI’s to deliver the requirements for the above, including the support and development of Supervisors within the department. To support and develop the Company Policy with regards to Health, Safety and the environment within the Facility. Key Tasks And Accountabilities The implementation and ongoing management of the Company Health and Safety policy and standards within the Department, through the development of a zero accidents culture and safety plan including attendance at Health and Safety meeting, identifying daily safety hazards, undertaking department audits and coordinating the completion of Risk Assessments, Job Instructions and Job Safety Observations. Challenge unsafe practices and enforce PPE compliance at all levels. Development of the departments Environmental Management system by maintaining current systems and introducing continuous improvement through targets and objectives Implementing appropriate measures to support the business objectives and ensure these are communicated throughout the operation. Supporting and developing the performance and outputs of the Operational Control model; to include but not limited to Walk-The-Floor protocols, Daily Operational Meetings, Schedule adherence, Safety, RFT, Quality Performance, 5S, Lead time and Plant Availability. Continual review of the factory process, identifying flow constraints and bottlenecks and implementing practical solutions to improve. Carry out individual 1-1 sessions, toolbox talks and departmental briefings at the required frequency. Attending daily sales and weekly sales review meetings. Develop and Review Improvement plans and prepare subsequent eRFA’s to support Capital Development plans to meet future business objectives. Implementation of planned maintenance, condition monitoring and maintenance initiatives. Responsible for a setting and monitoring Department spend in line with annual budget expectations and monthly forecasts. Implementation and Drive site continuous improvement activities, alongside a continually evolving programme of Job Instructions/Standard Operating Procedures reviews and improvements. Maintain the Quality Management System and seek to improve quality levels through a right first time culture. Review non-conformance and Scrap issues at each production area and support Shift operations by developing corrective actions and building these into Job Instructions, using standard company tools and templates as part of the problem resolution process. Review Monthly Quality results at Quality Review Meeting. Support in the justification and selection of operator positions when required. Provide recognition, coaching and feedback to team members. First level disciplinary and attendance monitoring. Ensuring that all equipment in the department is appropriately manned in line with capacity plans, skills matrices and Net Production forecasts, taking alternative action to support if not the case. Creation of the production plan with relevant team members. Continually engage in and drive SQCDP and the operation control process to the next level. Note: This job description is a guide to the principal, current duties of the job. It does not form part of the contract of employment. Reportable Functions Direct oversight for all manufacturing activities across Ickles. Key Performance Indicators Safety record TOC compliance Financial compliance Performance management (Quarterly) Employee communication Knowledge Awareness of manufacturing process Technical/materials/yields Approvals/quality systems Business Finance Overview of planning and operational scheduling Full understanding of key business areas to including; Financial, Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance Aptitudes Required Team working skills Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline Logical and analytical Can-do attitude, self-motivated Flexible Attention to detail Innovative Confident Promote and embrace change Continuous Improvement Strong leadership skills Communication skills