Production Manager
Fareham
8.15 - 5.00 Monday - Thursday 8.15 - 12.00 Friday
Role Description
The Production Manager is the head of a factory production floor or work area and ensures that all the different work teams in a company are running smoothly, effectively, and safely.
Dealing with and managing people, processes and work centres. A full understanding of the appropriate industry methodologies to deliver product that meet or exceed the customer needs.
A great Production manager has excellent communication and organizational skills. Be well-versed in manufacturing & testing procedures and policies and will be able to actively discover new ways to do the job more efficiently.
The goal is to ensure all support activities are carried on efficiently and effectively to allow the other operations to function properly.
Key Responsibilities:
Good communication skills
Excellent financial understanding of the production process
Excellent understanding od the mechanics of scheduling
Ability to prioritize and plan
Qualifications:
HND, BTec qualifications in business administration, or relevant business experience.
Conscientious and responsible
Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
Technical understanding
A keen eye for detail and a results driven approach
Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing
Understanding of manufacturing and supply chain
Understanding of ISO & AS Manufacturing standards
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Powerpoint
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience
Task Management
Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times
Responsible for plant production, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities
Ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis
Update the production plan on a daily basis
Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met
Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
Produce reports and appropriate presentations
Undertake continuous training and development reviews
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
Liaison with the Technical Team in the pursuance of existing product performance; to include the implementation of engineering changes on repair and overhaul activities.
Planning and control of repair station activities
Procurement and purchasing activities.
Maintenance of the stores and inventory activities
Liaison with the Quality Manager on supplier auditing
Liaising with other Heads in the organization and review of training activities
Liaise with sales in support of meeting customer requirements.
Taking the lead in developing the Health & Safety policy
Implementation of Safety as member of the Safety Board on SMS (Safety Management Systems)
Deputise for the Accountable Manager under instruction when required.
Skills:
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
Commercial and Financial acumen