Direct message the job poster from What More UK Ltd
Reports To: Production Operations Manager
Direct Reports: Production Planner / Admin, Production Supervisors / Team Leaders, Production Operatives, Production QA Manager
Main Purpose of Role:
You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing manufacturing activities to ensure production targets are met efficiently, safely and within quality standards. This role involves managing production schedules, leading a team, maintaining quality standards, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will play a key role in driving productivity, reducing waste, and meeting business objectives while ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
Main List of Activities:
* Planning of staff rotas, overtime and agency staff to optimise operations, minimise downtime and improve efficiencies.
* Direct responsibility for the Production department to ensure the team are appropriately trained and motivated to carry out their responsibilities to the required levels of quality and productivity.
* Strict adherence to production procedures, safety procedures and health and safety by all direct reports.
* Comply with all company HR & HS Policies and Procedures.
* Timely reporting of any production issues including machine breakdowns / faults to the Production Operation Manager / Operations Director.
* Production Meetings held with the Production and Engineering teams daily to ensure clear instructions and communicate on any ongoing issues to achieve operational goals.
* Work closely with engineering, sales, and supply chain teams to streamline processes and resolve production challenges.
* Ensure standards of quality are monitored and maintained at all times by liaising with the QA Manager.
* Be involved in quality investigations and where possible add input to prevent reoccurrence.
* Ensure all paperwork / housekeeping is completed fully and field and weekly audits completed in a timely manner.
* Track Key Performance Indicators (KPI’S) and prepare reports on production efficiency, costs and performance metrics.
* Feedback KPI metrics to all direct reports quarterly.
* Involvement in all customer audits for Quality, H&S and Environmental compliance.
* Monitor raw materials, equipment and labour to optimise volume and quality of production output.
Skills Required:
* Proven experience in managing, leading and motivating large teams – minimum 5 years.
* Familiarity with production processes, lean manufacturing or similar methodologies.
* Proficiency in manufacturing software and Microsoft Office suite.
* Strong analytical and decision-making abilities to troubleshoot and optimise processes.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Good people skills and ability to work well with colleagues and management.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure.
* First Aider (training can be provided).
* Fire Marshall (training can be provided).
* Health & Safety awareness and NEBOSH.
* Audit completion.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
Production Management: 3 years (preferred)
Management: 5 years (preferred)
Job Ad Deadline: Friday 28th March 2025
Please Apply via email: recruitment@whatmoreuk.com
- WhatMore is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Manufacturing
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