Job Description
Overview
The Production Manager will lead a team focussed on the development of one of our clients Manufacturing functions, with the goal of delivering profitable, sustainable growth.
In addition, they will actively support the transferring of the function to a new UK Facility within the Manchester Area.
The Production Manager will manage the Production Planning, Purchasing, Plant Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics and Engineering Support, with a strong emphasis on Machining of metal components.
For the balance of 2024, the Production Manager will help lead the transfer of the function to the new UK Facility.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Health and Safety compliance is the Core of all employees working practices
- Support the Production team to achieve the Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Output targets
- Transfer of this function to the new UK Facility
- Install initiatives to drive Productivity Gains
- Work with the UK Operations team to develop Supply Chain improvements and drive down Inventory
- AFE projects to drive improvements in Manufacturing inclusive of Automation use
- Stretching Lean process to remove Manufacturing barriers and drive efficiency improvements
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly targets on Inventory, Cash Flow, Working Capital, OTD, Absorbed Hours and Plant Efficiency
- Work closely with the Sales team to effectively manage the shipping of product worldwide to Customer and organisational requirements
- Manufacturing via Data, using Power BI and SAP to interrogate the cadence of Operations at the new site
- Deliver high-performing teams by providing strong mentorship, coaching, and guidance
- Take accountability throughout the Operations teams to focus on retaining and growing business with existing customers, creating the flexibility to develop new markets and new accounts
- Deliver timely recognition and reward for top achievers and implementing performance management actions when needed
- Encourage strong and collaborative relationships with other internal stakeholders
Skills and Experience:
- A degree in Operations Management/Engineering/Business or extensive experience in a similar role is required
- Several years of related Product Management experience in Machining is required, with a strong track record of success in a leadership role
- Have a good understanding of financial statements and be able to effectively interpret and manage a P&L
- Be proactive, possess excellent strategic, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Supported by strong business acumen
- Possess very strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Project management skillset, with capability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently and a track record of achieving tough demanding goals on-time
- Confidence in speaking to customers and engaging with large groups
- Strong understanding and experience with SAP, including all Production elements
- Understanding of Power BI business intelligence tool, including strong data analysis skills with specific knowledge of Power BI, SAP and Excel (pivot tables, complex formula etc.)
- Oral and written communication skills are essential to effectively present information to all business stakeholders
- Mathematic, analytical and computer skills
- Comfortable with domestic and international travel. Ability to travel 30%.
Benefits:
Competitive salary/package inline with the importance of the appointment
Annual Bonus