Job vacancy - Production Manager

Position: Production Manager
Reference: acsAproductman
Location: Sunbury-On-Thames
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
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Job Title: Production Manager

Do you have an established track record in leading Production with direct experience in lean manufacturing? Do you have a strong track record in leading a relevant business through change and growth? Do you have a BSc of Engineering /science? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced team of people and company.

Position Description:

  • To oversee the day to day activities of the Production functions at the site.
  • Provide site leadership to Production disciplines to improve efficiencies and quality, reduce costs and work-in-progress by proactively promoting and implementing LEAN manufacturing tools.
  • To improve productivity while ensuring the site meets operational goals.
  • Take specific responsibility for the management of staff and production cell activities.
  • Support new product introduction procedures/prototype activities as required.
  • Where appropriate quality assurance may be delegated to the Production quality control and inspection activities in accordance with the Group's approvals, commitments to customers and business management system.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Manage all relevant business KPIs:

  • OTD
  • Turn-around times (TAT)
  • Quality
  • Sale revenue and lead times.
  • Operational costs
  • WiP
  • OPEX Savings.
  • Develop cell leadership team in the use of key Operational Excellence tools, e.g. 5S, EHS audits, TPM, 5R, RCCA, Capacity planning, Waste Reductions, 1 piece flow principles.
  • Manage the site's capacity and capability planning to improve on-time and on-quality deliveries.
  • Implement a LEAN organisation throughout Operations.
  • Promote a progressive EH&S culture at the site.
  • Implement and maintain initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs.
  • Implement change within the Production to ensure that future expectations of customers in terms technology, costs, quality and service will be met.
  • Assist in setting Operations policies in collaboration with the Director of Operations, implement improved business transaction processes, and implement programs to improve operational productivity.
  • Assist in the preparation, monitor and analyse when necessary budgetary plans and forecasts for all major KPIs.
  • Provide site leadership and decision support in all relevant areas of operational performance, functional strategies and capital spend plan.
  • Maintain a professional and effective communication at all levels, stimulating initiatives, innovations, and motivation for continuous improvements.
  • Represent the Director of Operations when requested, at conferences, meetings, corporate reviews, committees and working groups.

Management and direction of staff:

  • Provide leadership, presence and energy to the site Production department.
  • Promote and implement Lean manufacturing and supply chain processes.
  • Create an atmosphere of teamwork with other members of the Operations team.
  • Proactively manage the Production through a major change programme.
  • Drive technology initiatives, investments and outsourcing programmes.
  • Develop the organisation through guidance, training and using the company appraisal system to manage expectation.
  • Develop the skills within the department to meet the needs of the business.
  • Manage the resource profile to meet the needs of the business and performance manages as necessary.
  • Assist in establishing budgets for both the annual cost of the department and New Projects and monitor accordingly.

Position Requirements:

Professional Knowledge & Experience:

  • Established track record in leading Production with direct experience in lean manufacturing.
  • Track record in leading a relevant business through change and growth.
  • Must be fluent English with good written and oral communication ability.
  • Proven record of winning over the workforce.
  • Good presentation and communication skills.
  • Working within a 'LEAN' environment and able to promote the techniques.

Education & Qualifications:

  • BSc of Engineering /science discipline is required.
  • Management and/or LEAN qualification would be desirable.

ACS are recruiting for a Production Manager If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Production Manager please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Production Manager It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Production Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Production Manager role you desire.