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SalaryAre you a Production Managerlooking for an exciting, new challenge with an international company that can boast an excellent reputation?
We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager to join an international, leading surface technology process team in Newport. The is a fantastic opportunity to join the production team specialising in the coating sealing technologies, complete manufacture and supply of coating materials and technology transfer.
Our client provides a fast moving, dynamic site with a small / medium sized team. The role itself is balanced between the office and shop floor, using a hands-on approach to drive shop floor activities, such as, CI, mentoring and customer service whilst gaining a technical understanding of the onsite processes and also championing health and safety and 5S.
Production Manager Benefits:
- £45,000 - £50,000 pa + up to 10% bonus.
- Pension match contribution from 4% - 10%.
- Life assurance - 2 x annual salary rising to 4 x if joining company pension.
- Free parking & refreshments on site.
- Full sick pay.
- 25 days holiday per year plus national holidays.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Regular days Monday - Friday.
As Production Manager, you will:
- Be responsible for day to day running of the site in general manager's absence.
- Ensure that the site is operating in a safe manner and champion safe working to promote company HSE procedures and safe practices.
- Work with the general manager to deliver the agreed P+L for the site.
- Be responsible for the production department.
- Manage the production department including overseeing the planning of resource, equipment and customer product focused on achieving customer expectations.
- Support SHE and Environmental Audit and accreditations (SHE champion).
- Champion continuous improvement (KAISEN) to improve operational efficiency whilst building a "Lean" culture on site.
- Demonstrate measurable improvements in key KPI's including, OTIF, TAT and efficiency utilising data provided from the production team.
- Be responsible for driving / developing departmental training.
- Oversee inventory / stock control / subcontract operations.
- Assist the quality department to develop actions to improve the quality systems, reduce COPQ and rework.
- Work with the general manager to analyse customer forecast data to support capacity planning - looking at medium term to assist with resource and investment.
- Deal with all issues at an operational level on site and prepare the required management reporting.
Production Manager Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) to Degree level.
- Management and practical experience in an engineering or materials-based industry and the capability to rapidly gain the requisite industry knowledge.
- Experience in Lean - productivity improvements will be a key aspect of the role.
- Good understanding of QMS system, knowledge of aerospace quality systems AS9100 and NADCAP would be an advantage.
- The ability to interpret complex data, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
- Strong Leadership skills complemented by excellent communication skills.
- Confidence to initiate change with the capability of influencing individuals in their work.
For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Kayleigh at Vibe Recruit today.
