Job description

We are a world leading manufacturer of Guitar speakers In the heart of Suffolk looking to employ an experienced Production Manager/Planner to join our established team. Someone who will take ownership and pride in producing our highly regarded products. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced and exciting environment. The working hours are 41.5 hours per week, Mondays - Thursdays, 0630 - 1600, and Fridays 0630 - 1200.

The Role:

An experienced Production Manager to oversee and manage the production team and schedule all production activities using MRP system and all other resources available.

The Person:

• Excellent communicator both verbal and written
• All round team player
• Computer literate
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Diligent and analytical
• Good eye for detail
• Ability to motivate and enthusiastic

Duties to include:

• Planning and directing workloads of Production operatives
• Support and be directly responsible for Supervisors and their teams of operatives
• Work within H&S standards to ensure a clean safe working environment is maintained along with safe working practices
• Review MPS and create a workable monthly production schedule in support of sales
• Check availability of materials using all available aids
• Implement company procedure and policy
• Communicating and escalating problems or obstacles
• Assessing resource requirements
• Negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary
• Oversee the production process

Experience required:

• Worked as a Manager in a manufacturing environment
• Expedited plans and activities while leading a team
• Effective communication at all levels
• Use of MRP/ERP systems
• Understands how to meet KPI’s

Advantageous:

• Practiced in LEAN manufacture
• Understands 5s
• ISO9001/2015

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• management in manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/03/2023