Day Shift Production Manager

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Coalville
Salary
Competitive
Posted
23 Sep 2018
Closes
21 Oct 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We have an exciting and new opportunity available for 2 x Shift Production Managers for this very well respected PLC listed manufacturer based in the Leicestershire area, with a number of manufacturing plants based across the UK.

With a major plant investment program planned, promising state-of-the-art equipment, layout and efficiency, our client now requires a 2 X Shift Production Managers to drive the business, taking manufacturing to the next level for production, quality and overall efficiency.

This presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre leader to transfer knowledge and experience from other or similar industries.

We are seeking individuals with a high degree of self-motivation and want to progress within an organisation.

Key Working Relationships of the Shift Production Manager:
• You will be reporting directly into the Senior Production Manager working as part of a highly talented management team driven to deliver exceptional results
• You will be responsible for the Production teams at the new Factory
• Regularly interacting and providing insight and influence at all levels, across the business from Management to shop floor associates in leading and encouraging best practice sharing

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

* The development and promotion through effective communication of Company, Factory and team plans and their focussed implementation to achieve defined objectives.
* People Management, motivation and development of the team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives.
* Technical expertise to facilitate the rigorous application of lean manufacturing techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing Capability.
* Implementation of and adherence to all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
* The collection, assimilation and analysis of production and process data and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectives.
* The development of systems and standards to deliver world-class standards of housekeeping using the 5S principles.
* Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives, at times taking responsibility for the engineering and maintenance support teams.

Skills, Qualifications and Attributes

* The ability to communicate effectively and influence at all levels of the business.
* Demonstrable organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures.
* Leadership and man management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team.
* Demonstrable ability to implement structured problem solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate responsibility when required.
* High degree of computer literacy and numeric skills and a competent user of all Microsoft applications
* Significant experience of managing in a large manufacturing/production environment
* A strong appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and health and safety within a manufacturing environments
* Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyse data to inform decision making
* Experience in continuous operation production process
* A recognised qualification - Desirable

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL
Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused program of training and development which will include as a minimum:

ILM Program (Management and Leadership).
Health & Safety Management Training
IEMA - Environmental Management

Position: Shift Production Manager X 2
Salary: Commensurate with experience + pension, training and career development
Duration: Permanent
Hours of work: Day Shift, 12 hours, 6am to 6pm, 4on-4off, 5on-5off, resulting in two weekends off per month