Overview
Youll run the shop floor day to day. Your job is simple: keep the team productive, keep standards high, and get work out on time. Youll manage the lads properly firm but fair and make sure the factory runs like it should.
Key Responsibilities
1. Drive Productivity
* Keep the team working at the right pace without constant chasing
* Remove downtime, bottlenecks, and wasted movement
* Make sure everyone knows what theyre doing and why
2. Plan the Day
* Build a clear daily plan based on priority jobs
* Allocate labour across machines and processes
* Adjust quickly when things change
3. Set & Hit Targets
* Set realistic but firm daily and weekly output targets
* Track performance and call out when standards slip
* Push for improvement without creating friction
4. Quality Control
* Check work regularly, not just at the end
* Take ownership of mistakes and fix root causes
* Maintain consistent standards across all products
5. Problem Solving
* Deal with issues as they happen machines, materials, people
* Think ahead to avoid repeat problems
* Keep jobs moving, even when things go wrong
6. Team Management