Production Manager

Our client is looking for a Production Manager who would be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the production department, ensuring all projects are completed efficiently, to the required quality standards, and within the agreed production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Production Coordination: Oversee and coordinate all daily production activities, ensuring work is progressing according to schedule.
• Production Planning & Allocation: Plan, prioritise and allocate production work to the relevant teams and operators.
• Team Supervision: Ensure all employees understand their daily responsibilities and that production targets are achieved.
• Order Prioritisation: Review incoming orders and determine production priorities based on deadlines and installation schedules.
• Material Preparation: Prepare and allocate the necessary materials required for production.
• Material Inspection & Approval: Inspect slabs and materials prior to production, assessing scratches, chips, cracks or other imperfections, and make decisions on whether production should proceed or alternative solutions are required.
• Production Decision Making: Make technical and operational decisions regarding production quality and material suitability.
• Quality Control: Monitor production quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure Seamless quality standards are maintained.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinate closely with the Sales, Logistics and Installation departments to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
• Operations Meetings: Participate in weekly Operations Meetings, providing production updates, discussing ongoing projects, identifying bottlenecks and ensuring agreed action points are implemented.
• Implementation of Procedures: Ensure all production procedures and operational changes agreed during meetings are effectively communicated and followed by the production team.
• Machinery Knowledge & Operation: Maintain a good understanding of all production machinery and be capable of programming or operating equipment when required, including:
• CNC Machine
• Waterjet Machine
• Edge Polisher
• Other production equipment as required.
• Technical Support: Assist machine operators with programming, troubleshooting and production optimisation where necessary.
• Machine Performance Monitoring: Monitor machine utilisation and coordinate maintenance requirements to minimise downtime.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all production is carried out safely and in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, workflow efficiency and production processes.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise production staff, provide guidance, resolve day-to-day operational issues and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Production Floor Organisation: Ensure production areas remain organised, clean and efficient at all times.
• Stock Control: Monitor stock levels of production materials and communicate any shortages or procurement requirements.
• Operational Performance: Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute towards achieving the company's operational objectives.
• Waste Reporting: Monitor and report production waste on a daily basis through the designated group chat, ensuring accurate reporting and promoting continuous waste reduction initiatives.
• Light Machinery Maintenance: Carry out routine light maintenance on production machinery, including basic inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments, while coordinating with the Maintenance Department for major repairs or servicing to minimise downtime.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills
• Good technical knowledge
• Excellent decision-making skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects while maintaining out client's high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.