Job description
Role Summary
The Primary duties of the Production Manager include planning, coordinating, and controlling the production process to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Work cooperatively with the local leadership team to support the businesses financial, operational and QHSE metrics
Planning, organising, and establishing priorities of production operations for the smooth working of the organisation.
Overseeing manufacturing and production activities
Planning, control, and monitoring of all related production costs including labour, materials, production consumables and capital expenditure
Strive to reduce consumable expenses and increase productivity across all projects
Coordinate with other stakeholders to improve the overall efficiency of project execution; deliver innovative solutions, reduce cost of poor quality (CoPQ) and maximise profit
Ensuring sufficient tooling and equipment is available and taking responsibility for its maintenance
Ensure that the workshop and associated areas are kept to a high level of housekeeping standards
Monitoring productivity rates and standards in conjunction with agreed project handover budgets
Promote a positive workplace culture to enhance health & safety, teamwork, raise morale, increase productivity & efficiency, and enhance retention of the workforce
Training and development needs of apprentices and other unskilled labour
Monitoring staff performance to ensure competency and training is adequate for the business requirements
Attend weekly Project meetings to ensure the smooth transition of all projects from engineering through to delivery
Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience, and strengths of staff members
Coordinate and facilitate monthly team briefs and share feedback with the business
Attend project meeting and contribute to ensure a smooth interaction between all stakeholders
Compiling and submitting reports for financial project management status
Recruit and manage staff inline with current and forecasted workload
Perform admin functions such as timesheet approval, holiday approval, sickness/absence recording
QHSE
Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment.
Follow SMS, and where appropriate Client’s, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded.