Production Manager

Production Manager

Our client, based in Stanley, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee a large-scale fabrication operation. A strong background in fabrication is essential, along with proven experience managing complex manufacturing and production processes.  

Hours of work would be Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (Friday finish 1.00pm).

Job Responsibilities

• Manage health & safety to a high standard to ensure all incidents & accidents are investigated and root cause analysis is carried out & implement countermeasures.

• Manage product quality through all cells to excellent standards.

• Develop standardised methods of operation within all cells to ensure process control.

• Measure efficiency levels per cell for reporting at the daily production meeting & develop continuous methods of improving efficiencies.

• Control overtime to required & agreed levels.

• Manage WIP with production planner for parts flow control. 

• Control manning to agreed levels in line with build requirements.

• Ensure training is carried out to high standards at all levels.

• Control the hiring process to ensure we have the right staff for all roles & cover for all areas by managing & developing the skills matrix. 

• Working closely with all departments to ensure a smooth process & excellent passage of information to maintain good customer relations.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills & able to form good working relationships with colleagues and customers.

• Continuous improvement background preferred but not essential although some knowledge of continuous improvement activities required, yellow / green or black belt qualification an advantage.

• A strong fabrication background, with proven experience managing fabrication processes, is essential for this role.

• Excellent man management skills required.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office and able to present information to a very good level.

• Able to communicate effectively with customers & contractors at all levels.

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