Production Manager

Production Manager

Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Production Manager on behalf of our client based in Chesterfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Production Manager with proven experience who is also familiar with Continuous Improvement & H&S Standards.

Responsible for: -

• Ensure that assigned production department operates to the highest Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, meeting the requirements of all applicable laws, policies and procedures.

• Ensure that assigned production department operates to the highest Quality standards, meeting the requirements of the site Quality Management System (QMS).

• Monitor and continually improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness, using appropriate performance indicators.

• Ensure that product is manufactured at the ‘best cost’ by continually seeking opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, without compromising EHS & Quality. As a minimum meet budget levels of unit cost.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the department and the wider site operations, actively seeking and seizing opportunities, where appropriate utilising Six Sigma tools and techniques.

• Provide leadership and manage assigned supervisors ensuring that their shifts teams are appropriately managed, developed, motivated and committed.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plan for both production locations.

• Ensure assigned production department has the production capabilities, people and equipment to meet predicted future production requirements.

• Ensure company set KPI’s are met by the Quality Department, working to the overall plan and maintaining company set targets and objectives.

• Responsible for the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Quality activities.

• Contribute to and record Research and Development activities.

• Lead and maintain the quality business strategy in all capacities of Internal, external, supplier & compliance frameworks toward set objectives and targets.

• Chair weekly, & monthly quality meetings to report business quality performance and trends along with relevant action plans.

• Prepare necessary reports for review by customers, internal departments, senioR management and relevant shareholders.

• Maintain and communicate Quality Assurance processes and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and relevant standards to safeguard product safety.

• Maintain and communicate company compliance with UL quality set standards internally, externally and external accreditation.

• Maintain and communicate company compliance to BSI, RoHS, REACH, WEEE and other industry set directives, internally and externally.

• Contribute to the reduction of the companies Carbon Footprint in your department.

• Ensure the department operates in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures, to ensure the well being of staff and visitors.

• Respond to customer complaints putting in containment actions, root cause analysis, 8D reporting and implement short-term and long-term countermeasure.

• Work with functional departments / personnel to maintain and improve quality  processes, procedures, and work instructions.

• Advise the D&E team on technical advice, material selection, route advice,machine capabilities, and keep the company Capability Manual up to date.

• Ensure the customer receives a product in line with their requirements and drawing, proof check all production specifications.

• Manage the Quality department team directly with training, development and organisation.

• Champion a program for the implementation and sustainment of a continuous improvement culture.

• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, research and development, and engage with external resources as required.

• Undertake continuous personal training and development.