Production Operations Manager
4 weeks ago
Role Overview:
The Production Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing, organizing, and managing the workforce involved in the production and assembly of materials and finished products. The primary goal is to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products to our diverse customer base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and optimize labor resources, utilizing agency personnel during peak periods and employee absences.
- Champion the implementation of lean manufacturing principles to enhance site performance in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
- Engage actively with Health & Safety committees to uphold site safety standards and protocols.
- Continuously assess production processes for efficiency and drive initiatives for ongoing improvement.
- Assist the Plant Manager during audits and compliance checks as necessary.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team using contemporary management techniques.
- Participate in monthly safety audits, risk assessments, and health and safety enhancement initiatives.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement across production areas.
- Support the introduction of new products from a production standpoint, including participation in meetings and conducting trials as needed.
- Provide insights on production labor costs as required.
- Evaluate and propose capital investment projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency.
- Ensure all production and quality documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with established processes.
- Utilize the ERP system for effective stock management and allocation to production orders.
- Maintain effective communication with site colleagues regarding development opportunities and sales needs.
- Ensure the implementation of identified improvements is fully realized.
- Promote excellent housekeeping practices and maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) throughout the facility.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all production activities.
- Exhibit flexibility in work approach to meet production demands, including shift work and overtime as necessary.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Qualifications:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
• Minimum 'A' level education or equivalent, along with formal production management qualifications (e.g., ILM or NEBS Supervisory Management).
• Proven people management skills in a manufacturing context.
• Strong written English and Mathematics skills.
• Experience in production management or supervisory roles within a similar industry, particularly in Packaging or FMCG.
• Several years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Qualifications at ILM/NVQ level 3/6 in production management.
• Professional certification in production management.
• Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, such as 5S and Kaizen, particularly in the packaging or FMCG sectors.
• Strong planning and IT capabilities, along with data handling skills.
• Experience in internal auditing within modern lean manufacturing settings.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance production processes.
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