Production Manager

2 days ago


Folkestone, United Kingdom Technical Placements Ltd Full time

Production Manager with product engineering experience required for manufacturing company in Folkestone, Kent.
Long established, small but very successful specialist instrumentation equipment manufacturer who design and manufacture electronic testing equipment for industry (construction, power, oil & gas etc).

This is a hands-on position, the person needs a combination of technical and man-management skills, and must enjoy being hands-on.

**Role Purpose**

As a key member of the Management Team reporting to the MD, the Production Manager / Engineer is responsible for a team of 10 staff, managing all aspects of Purchasing, Stores, and Production in both Machine shop and Assembly shop, and Despatch.

**Person Requirements**
- Management experience in a similar role, ideally an ISO9000 environment.
- Understanding of CNC machining, assembly, logistics & quality control.
- Experience in resource planning using specialist ERP and manual planning tools.
- Computer literate with appropriate capability in MS Office products.
- Presentation and Reporting skills, appropriate command of written & spoken English.
- Enthusiasm, Energy & Drive.Potential to grow with the business.
- Entitlement to work in the UK.

**Responsibilities, Goals & Objectives**
- Production management
- Supervise production staff, ensuring safe working practice.Supervise workspace, ensuring that all appropriate safety measures are in place, and are maintained in good order.
- Oversee the production plan, ensuring efficient use of the staff and physical resources available.Schedule Works Orders through the production facility to ensure on-time delivery to customers.
- Provide timely updates to the Sales team to enable them to liaise effectively with the customer base, in terms of delivery promise dates, and product availability.
- Supervise the Purchase function to ensure that purchased goods and materials are bought at best value and are maintained at agreed stock levels having regard for supplier minimum order quantities & lead times, estimated consumption and an appropriate marginfor safety.
- Minimise stock value, having regard for the above-mentioned objectives and constraints.
- Manage Operational Staff
- Support New Product Introduction
- Facilities Management

Occasional short duration travel in the UK & Europe may be required.

The company offers a competitive salary and established company bonus scheme, with excellent career potential as the company continues to develop.


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