Production Manager

LISTGROVE RECRUITMENT – JOB DESCRIPTION

PLASTICS  PACKAGING  PETROCHEMICALS  CHEMICALS  ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Production Manager

Salary: c.£48,000 – £54,000

Location: Sussex

Responsible to: Group Manufacturing Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To ensure the cost effective and efficient operation of Production and Distribution.
To organise and oversee the planning, co-ordination and control of production and distribution.
Ensure that goods and services are delivered on time and of correct quantity, quality and cost.
Ensure the health and safety of all employees and visitors to the facility and adhere to legislative requirements of the industry.
Take reasonable steps to minimise the risk of theft or damage to the company’s property and assets.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the day to day management and co-ordination of production and distribution operations.
To control operating costs and efficiencies in line with budgetary requirements.
To recruit staff as necessary, manage and appraise performance, provide training and encourage their development.
Provide a safe and secure environment and ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees and visitors.
Adhere to relevant Health and Safety and Factories legislation required of the industry.
Support business goals by providing clear direction and leadership to the workforce.
Balance production output to satisfy customers’ requirements and the needs of the business.
Ensure products are manufactured to the correct quality and specification.
Flex working patterns and control staffing levels in line with customer demand.
Manage a program of continuous improvement and introduce industry best practices to production in order to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
Maintain a preventative maintenance program to ensure the reliability and efficient operation of all plant and equipment.
Ensure measures are taken and procedures and controls put in place to secure and protect the company’s property and assets from theft or damage including fire and water.

Education/Qualifications
Educated to ONC/HNC or equivalent standard
Degree in Engineering/production engineering

Knowledge/Experience
Technical Background in injection moulding and assembly techniques
Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
Experience of managing and developing a production team
Lean manufacturing experience
Quality Systems knowledge
of injection moulding
Experience in plastic component assembly
Experience in electronic product assembly
Knowledge of E-Commerce and Supply Chain software

Skills/Abilities
Computer literate – experienced using Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
Fully conversant with ERP systems
Full UK Driving Licence

Competencies
Communication
Team Leadership
Drive for Results
Quality Focus
Customer Focus
Commercial Awareness
Developing Others
Flexibility

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union.
Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

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