Production Manager

5 days ago


Bredons Hardwick, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Production Manager

In support of a firmly established SME UK based manufacturing Group, a NEW Production Manager is required to be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing and productivity of the machine shop in a privately owned aerospace manufacturing company in Tewkesbury.

This position is specifically targeted on the efficient and cost effective production consistent with being a supplier of the highest quality precision components and assemblies.

The Production Manager will be required to supervise other members of staff , therefore this role is seeking a strong and motivated leader focused on accuracy, best practice and efficient manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities & Objectives 
•    To efficiently and effectively carry out the control, manufacturing and supply of machined and processed components inline with delivery and quality expectations, including management of the internal rework process. This includes working with other departments to compile the 13-week forecast figure, and providing output estimates for management review and discussion (e.g. at KPI meetings)
•    To manage the day-to-day operation of the shop floor to optimise machine and labour utilisation, including creating and executing weekly, monthly and annual production schedules, adjusting as required to achieve requirements
•    To monitor machine utilisation, production labour efficiency, product standards and quality control. Targets for these will be set annually and progress reviewed weekly with the senior team
•    Be responsible for the health and safety of all employees and visitors to site. This is to include the management of risk assessments, COSHH requirements and all other duties required to ensure the welfare of all
•    Implement any other key performance indicators necessary in order to achieve business objectives
•    To strive to continuously improve the efficiency of the production department by implementing and managing a continuous, sustainable improvement plan. This should include training in modern production methods such as ‘lean' as well as other techniques
•    Take responsibility for all production equipment including procurement and maintenance (both reactive and preventative)
•    To identify and manage resource requirements to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness
•    To ensure that all owned procedures and work instructions are maintained; reviewed and revised to ensure they meet the requirements of the business, customers and market standards
•    Ensure full implementation of other procedures and work instructions, i.e. those not owned but relevant to the process
•    To work with the HR Manager to manage any disciplinary issues
•    Implement control and management/reporting of overtime levels
•    Liaise with the Sales Team/Account Managers to ensure they are aware of available capacity issues, projected delivery times for enquiries and the accurate delivery dates of orders received + provide input into quotation compilation providing information such as cycle and setup times
•    To carry out annual appraisals of the Production team
•    Support 5S, LEAN and any other initiatives the Company may instigate as part of the continuous improvement drive
•    To follow and implement the Company’s Environmental Policy

Person Specification
•    Setting a strong example to other employees having strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others in order to achieve agreed targets
•    Strong planning and organisation skills
•    Ability to effectively communicate with all employees, including senior management, peers, direct reports and other sub-ordinates
•    Act decisively to solve employee or equipment-related problems
•    Focus on detail and quality
•   Understand scheduling practices and systems
•    Have strong project management exposure
•    Ability to analyse data and to devise and initiate innovative solutions
•    Financially literate with the ability to understand budgets and the impact of cost
•    Ability to apply modern production management techniques including but not limited to: Just-in-time, the PDCA cycle, Total Productive Maintenance, Performance vs Plan and 5S
•    Understanding of the requirements of AS9100
•    Working knowledge of HSE policy with formal HSE qualifications where possible

If you are interested in this hands-on and focused position, then please apply directly. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included


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