Production Management Assistant

3 weeks ago


Tranent, United Kingdom Weber Packaging Solutions (UK & Ireland) Full time

**PRODUCTION ASSISTANT**

**JOB OUTLINE**

**Purpose of the Post**

To assist the Production & Plant Manager in maximising production efficiency within Weber Packaging Solutions (UK & Ireland) to ensure
- Adherence to the Production Plan
- Fulfilment of orders on time
- Control of manufacturing costs
- Maintenance of high productivity levels
- Staff supervision
- Section, Machine and Staff Performance Measurement
- Delivery of Orders on time
- Investigation of quality failures / issues
- Identification of Solutions to manufacturing problems
- Identification of Systems Improvement and Opportunities for Automation
- Raw Material Stock Control
- Finished Goods Stock Control
- Provision of Cover for Absence of other junior management staff

Weber Packaging Solutions is a leading manufacturer and provider of labels and labelling systems. Headquartered in Illinois in the USA, our UK and Irish operations supply some of the largest corporations and companies in Europe and world-wide. Our main product groups are printed and blank self-adhesive labels, industrial labelling applicators and printer-applicators, thermal transfer ribbons, label printers, ink-coding systems, and the maintenance and servicing of labelling machines.

This role will work closely with the Production & Plant Manager and current Production Assistant as part of the Production Management Support Team.

The post would suit an ambitious, dynamic, intelligent, creative, confident, decisive and talented individual wishing to develop a career in manufacturing management.

**Reporting Lines**

Reports to the Production & Plant Manager.

Has delegated authority from the Production & Plant Manager over Production staff. Deputises for the Production & Plant Manager as required.

**Salary & Grade**

The post is graded at senior management support level and has a salary range of **£26,154 to £29,154**, with annual increments until the top of the grade band is reached.

**Hours of Work**

A 37½ hour week is in operation to be worked over 5 days. Week-end working will be regularly required to ensure management cover is in place - shared between the Production Manager and other Production Assistant. This post attracts Overtime. The post-holder needs to be very flexible with working hours.

**Location**

Based at our UK HQ in Tranent near Edinburgh.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Keeping oversight of the Production Plan and ensuring staff adherence, resolving issues as they occur, making decisions to keep the plan on schedule.

Keeping oversight of the timescales and required dates of jobs, assisting transition through the press section, into Finishing & Inspection through to Despatch to ensure fulfilment of orders on time. “Keeping the finger on the pulse”.

With the production & Plant Manager ensuring manufacturing costs are kept within budget and controlled, seeking efficiencies as routine.

Assisting in the maintenance of high productivity levels (>95%) to ensure cost-effective manufacturing as well as adherence to production plan, taking decisive and immediate intervention as required when issues arise.

To assist in the daily supervision of staff to ensure highest level of productivity. To assist in recruitment and performance appraisal of staff.

To assist the Production & Plant Manager measure and improve Section, Machine and Staff Performance.

Overseeing and implementing measures to ensure delivery of Orders on time, including oversight of couriers and logistic companies.

Investigating quality failures / issues and failures to adhere to manufacturing procedures, identifying and implementing corrective action.

Identifying creative and practical solutions to manufacturing problems - people, machine, processes, systems, etc.

Identifying improvements in systems and procedures and opportunities for automation.

Deputising for the Production & Plant Manager as required.

Covering roles for absent junior management colleagues: Supervisors, Production Planning Offer, etc.

**Skills & Experience**

The post would suit an ambitious, dynamic, intelligent, creative, confident, decisive and talented individual wishing to develop a career in manufacturing management.

Leadership strengths
Educated to HND or degree level.
A proven track record in a responsible position in a manufacturing or service industry
Self-motivated, pro-active and creative.
Confident and decisive.
Excellent communication skills including by telephone
Relationship builder
Strong organisational skills
Understanding business drivers and customer’s needs
Very Good IT and Presentation skills
Achieving targets.
Flexible.
Driving Licence.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,154.00-£29,154.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/03/2024
Reference ID: ProdMgtAsst



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