production manager Runcorn, England
Job description
Benefits:
- Contributory Pension
- Company social events, Meals, Cinema nights
- Free on-site parking
- Free Tea / Coffee
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Production Manager to oversee and manage our production operations.
Production Manager – The Role:
The Production Manager / Supervisor will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining a safe working environment, and achieving optimal productivity levels.
Health and Safety Responsibility:
- Enforce safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement preventive measures.
- Promote and maintain a safety culture throughout the production department.
- Train and educate employees on safe work practices and emergency procedures.
Workload Planning:
- Collaborate with other departments to forecast production requirements and plan workloads accordingly.
- Develop production schedules and allocate resources effectively to ensure timely completion of orders.
- Monitor and adjust production plans to address changes in demand or unforeseen circumstances.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify areas for improvement in production processes, equipment, and workflow.
- Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing or Kaizen projects.
- Encourage employee involvement and engagement in identifying and implementing process enhancements.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented improvements and make adjustments as needed.
KPI Measurement:
- Establish, track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), such as OEE and utilisation to assess production performance.
- Identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas of improvement.
- Present performance reports to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
Team Management:
- Supervise production staff, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Identify training and development needs of team members and provide appropriate support and resources.
- Resolve conflicts or issues that arise within the production department in a fair and timely manner.
Production Manager – Skills / Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on health and safety responsibility, effective planning of workloads, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Chemistry related qualifications, such as HNC, HND, Diploma or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience in production management or supervisory roles, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage a diverse team.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for safety, planning, continuous improvement, and achieving production targets, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It may be subject to modifications based on organizational requirements and the evolving needs of the role.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on ‘APPLY’ today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No agencies please!
