Production Manager

- Production Manager -

Purpose:

To co-ordinate work to ensure that all parts are manufactured correctly in the most accurate, timely and efficient manner, whilst ensuring a trained and motivated team are working to all company procedures. To continually improve product output and quality in line with our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Line Management:
This role reports into the General Manager and has line management responsibility for the Production Team.

• Plan and delegate priorities on a daily basis as appropriate.
• Manage sickness absence and attendance including authorise holiday requests and arrange any additional cover.
• Ensure team members have sufficient training to fulfil their roles, to cover absent team members and manage flexible working demands.
• Adhere to all documented Quality Procedures.
• Set and run machinery safely (inclusive of sliding and fixed head CNCs machines, with Fanuc controls, lathes, drilling/tapping).
• Carry out first‑off and job run inspection of machined parts.
• Co‑ordinate and report on monthly production KPIs.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and General Manager to ensure all parts are manufactured in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage and action any machine maintenance.
• Accountable for Tooling Reps and ensure shop floor is well‑equipped and support necessary tooling sales and orders.
• Ensure all KPI targets are met in order to achieve profitability (On Time Deliveries, Arrears Management & Quality targets).
• Comply with UFCs mission, values, quality systems and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive and inspiring working environment.
• Take an active part in interviewing and assessing new team members.
• To keep the General Manager informed and updated regularly, especially if any critical problems arise.
• Identify and offer suggestions to improve efficiencies within production.
• Raise concerns regarding undesirable conditions within the organisation and propose potential solutions for improvement.
• Assist the Factory Management team with reasonable ad‑hoc requests.

As a member of the management team you are also expected to:

• Pursue a culture of right first time within your team.
• Manage, lead and control your team to drive forward continuous improvements, identifying development opportunities for the team and individuals.
• Ensure high standards of discipline are maintained and manage any issues that require disciplinary action.
• Identify training needs for your team and ensure these are provided.
• Oversee attendance, holidays etc., to ensure cover is provided in your area at all times.
• Ensure roles are communicated and clearly understood.
• Actively participate and prepare for regular management meetings.

In addition to the task above as a staff member of the company you are also expected to:

• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to the Health & Safety and Ethical Behaviour Policies & Procedures, at all times.
• Maintain a flexible approach.
• Support colleagues in sharing knowledge and skills to create continuous skills development.
• Support the business objectives at all times.
• Assist with other business projects that may occur from time to time.
• Work with colleagues to ensure the implementation of all company’s policies, objectives and KPI’s.