Senior Production Manager

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Gemini Rail Services To manage production support services: welding and fabrication, paint, test, and operations production areas of the operations and production department adhering to the local production processes procedures and ensure that customer expectations are embraced with our team ethos. Delivery of business targets, to production plans and budget expectations within these production areas. The individual is expected to be able to work autonomously within the role with limited support to drive activity and act in the best interests of the business. The Senior Production Manager will ensure the production teams in this area accurately record production progress and deliver each project successfully without compromise to the safety of our employees, reliability of our customers assets or quality of our service or product. The Senior Production Manager will support the Head of Operations to deliver the vision of the future state of the production department and will deputise as Head of Operations during absence. Responsibilities Ensure team outputs satisfy safety, delivery, quality and cost. Lead continuous improvement activities with support from the Continuous Improvement team. Report to the Head of Production Operations as defined to demonstrate area of responsibility performance. Work with Other SPM, Project managers , planners and areas of the business to ensure that yearly budget delivery targets are anticipated, understood, with plans in place to meet targets. Constantly reviewing headcount against the plan to ensure that manning is and cost effective. Responsible for short to medium term planning and implementation of long-term plans, to maximise the use of resources and minimise waste. Ensure key process/sub process activities are defined, documented, and understood by the team. This covers all processes required to ensure appropriate cohesion of production with the other key functional support teams, ensuring a co‑ordinated approach to delivery of the production plan requirements and drive cost effective methods of working. Prepare, agree and control cost budgets for that area covering all products and projects contained within. Promote and get engagement from all levels of the team on optimisation of materials to minimise waste and report usage. Manage, develop and maintain high standards of employee performance and productivity. Motivate teams to be proactive in achieving targets. Manage and administer the Company disciplinary and grievance processes; the time and attendance policy and consult with senior management and local trade union representatives to ensure that the employees in the jobholders care are treated in a fair and equitable manner. Take disciplinary actions where necessary. Manage and review the team and individual performance, competencies, and work methods as part of a continuous development process and to ensure that business values and goals are met. Professional management of the communication and co‑operation with internal/external customers to ensure events/problems/issues are resolved effectively and efficiently. Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of maintenance information of all operational data generated on their shift. Ensure team members report relevant work activity information through appropriate systems (including computer systems). Ensure effective external support to the team from core business functions, i.e. HR, Quality Assurance, Finance and Commercial. Establish and periodically re‑assess team member competence to undertake key tasks and acts where necessary, including testing and movement of vehicles. Create and manage Personal Development Plans for all team members with the Training and Competency team, to generate a highly flexible workforce which can be mobilised across the businesses needs as and when. Ensure all team members understand their roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives. Lead and motivate the team. Develop the team and team members to ensure the right mix of skills, knowledge and attitudes and encourage development of team members. Manage health, safety and environmental matters, including housekeeping to ensure a safe working environment. As and where necessary, undertake incident investigations in co‑operation with the company EHSQ Manager. Responsible for the completion to plan of all deviation tours and toolbox talks as required by the site management. Ensure optimum use is made of capital equipment. Ensure work undertaken has been authorised by the customer through approval to work from the Project Manager. Assume and cover the role of Head of Production, when requested by the Head of Production. Education Requirements / Person Specification Level 4/5 Certificate in Leadership Management would be desirable HNC or Equivalent would be desirable Experience working in a strategic setting. Demonstrated experience of leading production departments and teams Financial awareness, experience of managing profit and loss accounts Extensive Lean Manufacturing experience and understanding Proficient in the use and understanding of MRP systems Analytically strong, experience using data, KPI’s etc. Strong knowledge and belief of safe systems of work Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Truck Transportation Location: Bedford, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr