Production Director

1 month ago


Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom Timet UK Ltd Full time

Special Metals is a world leader in the innovation and manufacture of high-performance alloys. As a global conglomerate operating in over a dozen countries, we manufacture complex metal components and products for power generation, aerospace, space exploration, military, and other mission-critical applications.

We strive to foster a culture of inclusiveness, empowerment, and respect that values individual differences.

The Hereford operation is our major European production facility in the PCC Metals & Forgings Group, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join the Special Metals Wiggin (SMW) team.

Role Overview:

This Production Manager will report to the Senior Business Unit Manager and be responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery/Throughput, Cost, and People in the department. The role will also identify performance improvement plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects, Productivity, and OEE.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, motivate, and engage with Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Production Operators through effective communication, including team briefings, regular shop floor interaction, and involvement in Zero Harm and Zero Defects teams.
  • Ensure throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets by reviewing and planning for daily, weekly, and quarterly labour, equipment, tooling, and supply requirements.
  • Establish priorities relating to plant requirements and communicate with supporting departments to ensure business needs are met.
  • Lead the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to customer requirements.
  • Accountable for daily analysis of variable labour costs and work with Production Supervisors and Team Leaders to determine required staffing levels and support labour re-allocation across the plant as needed.
  • Carry out management responsibilities, including recruiting, training employees, planning, directing work, evaluating and appraising individual performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
  • Accountable for flexibility of the workforce to address skills gaps and create an adaptable workforce, responsible for Training Needs Analysis for the team.
  • Accountable for all aspects of SHE within the department, responsible for any accident investigations, incident reporting (including updating Gensuite), and risk assessments.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience of leadership and people management within a manufacturing/engineering environment - 5 years minimum.


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