Production Manager

1 month ago


Great Yarmouth Norfolk, United Kingdom Technique Recruitment Solutions Full time

Production Manager - FTC

Technique Recruitment solutions are a specialist Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment company based in Norwich. We are working with our Great Yarmouth based client who are world leading experts in their field and require an experienced production manager to join them on a fixed term contract for maternity cover

The successful candidate will have previous experience in production management, can be FMCG or low volume, strong people management skills and good working knowledge of CI and Lean, preferably six sigma certified

Job Purpose: As a production manager, you'll ensure products are manufactured safely, cost-effectively and on time and that they meet the required quality standards. Furthermore, you will ensure the effectiveness of the production team by reporting on productivity and driving change programmes to improve the efficiency aligned with best in class performance expectations.

Main Responsibilities:
Deliver the order Backlog to maintain On Time In Full and past due Backlog targets, through working with planning manager and ERP system to develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
Provide concise reporting to relevant stakeholders of manufacturing progress against agreed plans, clearly identifying all risks and mitigations. Escalating, where appropriate, in a timely manner to ensure quick resolution of issues.
Hold regular production meetings with relevant staff to ensure output targets are understood and met, addressing any exceptions to plan with robust corrective actions.
Clearly define and monitor objectives and metrics aligned with company targets for the manufacturing team.
Support manufacturing staff through motivation, coaching, support and personal & professional development for all manufacturing staff. Working with HR to create staff development programmes, succession plans and performance management objectives.
Support and drive Continuous Improvement opportunities targeting cost, efficiencies, and industry best practice, including implementation and maintenance of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
Participate and constructively contribute at all relevant stages of the new product introduction process providing accountability for manufacturing execution.
Support customer visits and actively promote the business both internally and externally. Furthermore, supporting industry and customer audits to demonstrate compliance with specifications for manufacturing.
Ensure that all environmental health and safety and company policies and procedures are always adhered to

Knowledge and Experience:
• Manufacturing leadership position in an electronics or related industry
• Relevant leadership and management experience at operational level with a proven track record of success
• Lean practitioner with a proven track record in continuous improvement
• Ability to manage high product mix with low-high volumes
• Proven knowledge of ERP systems (Visual) and business planning tools
• Awareness of Environment and Health and Safety legislation and Employment Law
• Experience with microelectronics in an aerospace and defence environment would be beneficial

Competencies:
• Good leadership skills with ability to optimise team performance and development
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and driving change and excellence in the business
• Ability to support and work with cross-functional teams and good relationship management skills
• Good analytical and problem solving abilities
• Good communication and influencing skills
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage multiple requirements
• Good IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel to intermediate-advanced level
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative

This role will be working on days Monday - Friday 37.5 hours #J-18808-Ljbffr

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