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PRODUCTION MANAGER

HEREFORD

PERMANENT FULL TIME: MON TO FRI

SALARY: £55-62k NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE PLUS BENEFITS

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are looking to recruit a dynamic and proven leader to join their company, a specialist manufacturer based in Hereford.

Due to internal promotion, our client is looking to recruit a Production Manager with experience of managing between 50 and 100 employees in a manufacturing environment, preferably engineering. They successful candidate will have the gravitas of an experienced Production Manager that can lead, motivate and inspire diverse teams to meet and exceed company goals.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Business Unit Manager, this role has overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery/Throughput, Cost and People in the department. The role will take direction from the Senior Business Unit Manager on plant priorities to meet the targets for the department in line with business needs. In addition, the role will be responsible for the identification of performance improvement plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects, Productivity and OEE.

Safety:

• Is accountable for Leading HSE compliance, including area specific Zero Harm Boards and Risk Reduction activities
• Is accountable for their own compliance to meet the requirements of the Leadership scorecard

Quality

• Is accountable for Zero Defects Programs, including process control, standard work and reduced variation for plant

Throughput

• Is accountable for the TOC Lines and Rates through Gates, On-Time to Schedule and customer requirements to support the Weekly Production and Sales Plan

Staffing

• Accountable for staffing levels, flexibility, Training and absence management and overtime to support Weekly Production Plan

Daily Flex

• Is accountable for the department P&L, ESH/Variable cost management and managing expenditure for department within agreed budget

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Will be accountable for leading, motivating and engaging with Production Supervisors, Team Leaders and Production Operators through effective communication e.g. team briefings, regular interaction on the shop floor, involvement in Zero Harm and Zero Defects teams.
• Is accountable for ensuring the daily plan is adhered to, and achieved by the production team
• Is responsible for achieving throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets by reviewing and planning for:
  • daily, weekly, and quarterly labour
  • equipment, tooling and supply requirements
  • Will establish priorities relating to plant requirements, communicating with supporting departments to ensure business needs are met
  • Will lead the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements and on-time delivery to the customer requirements.
  • Accountable for daily analysis of variable labour costs, working with Production Supervisors and Team leaders to determine required staffing levels and support labour re-allocation across the plant as required.
  • Will carry out management responsibilities including recruiting, and training employees; planning, directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Is accountable for flexibility of the workforce to address skills gaps and create an adaptable workforce and will be responsible for Training Needs Analysis for the team
  • Will deploy Engineering Craft and Quality to department priorities to ensure Metrics are met
  • Will control departmental budget through the daily flex
  • Is accountable for all aspects of HSE within the department, responsible for any accident investigations, incident reporting (including updating Gensuite) and risk assessments. Must continuously promote safe systems of work and ensure corrective actions are closed out in a timely manner
  • Will use Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Tools such as SPC, FMEAs, 6S and Lean Sigma structured problem solving techniques to drive improvements
  • Will lead an area on Zero Harm, driving PHA based risk reduction using the PDCA cycle
  • Is responsible for ensuring Operation adherence to Preventative Maintenance Plan and will attend departmental Planned Maintenance review meetings.
  • Is responsible for managing the performance of direct reports and other team members to include annual appraisal, performance management and identifying development opportunities
  • Will work with Human Resources on people management issues including disciplinaries, grievances, performance related issues and completion of Return-to-Work interviews in a timely manner
  • Will develop a working relationship with union representatives, keeping them informed of decisions and changes within the department

Remuneration

Salary negotiable depending on experience

• Excellent Contributory Company Pension
• Quarterly performance bonus scheme (not guaranteed)
• Life Assurance
• BUPA
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Test & Prescription Safety Glasses
• Free Onsite Parking
• Training and development opportunities

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. All adverts are refreshed weekly, applications to be submitted by close of play Friday. Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Successful applications will be contacted within one week of the closing date. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us, you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Here’s our full privacy policy: https://www.hawk-3.com/pages/privacy-policies Thank you for your interest in this role.