Burgess Hill, Sussex
Job Description
Job Title: Production Manager
Salary: £25,000-£30,000 per annum
Hours: 09:00am-17:30pm
Fantastic company benefits+ Career Progression
PURPOSE
Carry out a wide range of assignments to improve the efficiency and quality of the production areas whilst also supporting the achievement of daily business goals and drive long term technical and cost reduction projects.
To assist the Works Manager in all areas of day-to-day operations in accordance with Company standards
Duties and Responsibilities
To manage and oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that it is run in smooth, lean and efficient manner.
Support upfront data/software management of production processes.
Undertake additional tasks and other reasonable duties as directed by the business from time to time.
To be involved in and support all aspects of the factory production process including design, manufacturing, stock control and distribution.
To input into the product design process to ensure that products can be produced in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
To ensure that materials are researched and selected to ensure the right balance of quality and cost.To research, assess and implement improvements and efficiencies in the manufacturing processes.
Train and develop colleagues and trainees as directed by the Works Manager.
To ensure that any issues with the manufacturing process are investigated and fixed and to co-ordinate between departments to ensure any issues are resolved.
To undertake quality investigations and to lead and ensure an ongoing culture of continuous process improvement.
To ensure that all requirements under health and safety legislation are actively adhered to
To ensure that the energy consumption and pollution levels are kept to a minimum
Exercise own judgement and initiative.
Work with limited supervision and to ensure all deadlines are met.
Person Specification
Previous experience of working in a Production Engineering role
Good communications skills and an ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
Good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise tasks.
Maintain good level of accuracy and attention to detail when under pressure
Self-motivated, able to use initiative and work effectively and responsibly without supervision.
Awareness of confidentiality issues, including a sense of discretion.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to own personal development within the role.
Qualifications
The following are essential:
Recent experience in a production environment or a related industry.
Experience with CAD/CAM/Solidworks and CNC machine use is essential
Experience around Automatic Powder Coating lines
GCSE English
GCSE Maths
Computer literate: ability to use varying internal systems.
The following are beneficial:
Kaizen or Lean Manufacturing techniques
Experience of welding processes
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