Production Manager Job Coventry area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

Position: PRODUCTION MANAGER

Overseeing manufacturing and production processes
Drive lean production manufacturing across all product lines
Running daily meetings to highlight and help resolve production issues
Execute daily, weekly, monthly and annual production schedules
Cover for the Planning Manager for the production schedules
Striving to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines
Adjusting staffing levels to maximise efficiency and profit
Maintaining hygienic conditions for both employees and the production areas
Implementing all the company’s procedures and policies
Drive and/or delegate investigation and resolution of assigned Production related CAPA’s.
Communicating any problems or obstacles to senior management
monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes
Training and coaching Operators
Briefing subordinates to highlight objectives, issues and general company communication
Implementing safety, health, environment and quality requirements
ensure customer orders are completed on time in full and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
collate and analyse data, putting together production reports to share with the management team and the management board.
Monitor and report waste generated in production and drive waste reduction across all product lines
Work with other departments to drive cost reduction and process improvements within the production processes
Ensuring that each member of the department has objectives outlined in their appraisal and that regular reviews and annual performance appraisals are carried out
Ensure your team is fully trained on all equipment being used, skills matrix are kept up to date and documentation is in order for auditing purposes

KEY SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrable experience in managing multi-functional production units across multiple shifts
Strong knowledge and experience in lean methodology
Minimum ten years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience in Medical device, Bio tech / Pharma industry
Strong quality mindset
Experienced manager in monitoring and driving improvements through KPI’s
A thorough understanding of the financial impact of production performance on financial results.
Understanding of relevant Medical Device Regulations
High standards of EH&S, plant appearance, staff performance
Strong GMP knowledge
Strong leadership skills
Excellent People management / communication / delegation / influencing and coaching skills
A pro-active driver of change with good problem-solving skills
IT literate with the ability to use Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Experience of budget preparation and management
Experience of a clean room environment, medical goods manufacturing, preferred.

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