Production Control Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £60,000 per year

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Looking for a different career with a local international manufacturing company? 

We are delighted to be working with Webtec, a specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, helping to improve the productivity of heavy machinery and proud to be awarded ‘Investors in People Silver’ in 2020. With R&D, Manufacturing & IT, Service, Finance, Sales and Marketing based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (with easy access to the A14) and subsidiary companies in the USA, Germany and Hong Kong with lots of room to grow your career. Webtec believe in being better than they are today, striving to constantly improve and inspiring others to enjoy the challenges that engineering brings.

Purpose and role: 

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will manage the production team including purchasing, scheduling, assembly & shipping

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure the smooth & timely flow of product from purchased parts, through assembly and out to our customers
• Manage and develop the team
• Monitor and review stock to ensure optimal levels
• Take the lead in regular production review meetings
• Develop the production planning system, including MRP, to reduce lead times and improve on-time delivery.
• Report monthly on the department KPIs and ensure they are helping us meet our vision and objectives
• Continuously review the departments processes to ensure we are working as per our ISO9001 documentation and focus on improving them.
• Support strategic management reviews of vision and objectives to help shape future growth

Ideally you will have a relevant degree/apprentice trained or similar calibre with at least 5 years’ experience of working in a management role in a manufacturing/engineering environment. Including:

• Building and developing a Team
• Experience and management of a modern ERP system
• Experience of production scheduling, purchasing and supplier management
• A track record of analysing data and using results for strategic improvements

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and help shape our future and continue your own development. 

Benefits include:

• 24 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays
• Discretionary profit share scheme for all employees after one month of service and pro-rated for part years
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Workplace Pension scheme