Production Manager (Fabrics)
* £40,000 per annum
* 40 Hours Per Week
* Great Team Culture
* Leading Manufacturer
Our client is a leading supplier within the home furnishings sector and due to continued growth, they’re looking for a Production Manager for their fabrics department.
The Job
* Direct daily management of the manufacturing departments within the Fabric’s Division and the employees therein.
* Review fabric operator requirements through agreed planning to ensure best utilisation of machinery to achieve stock deadlines and specific targets.
* Drive performance on KPIs, namely:
* Improving quality
* Reducing waste
* Efficiencies
* Productivity
* Minimising out of stocks
* Review processing performance to schedule.
* Review and develop when agreed the manufacturing capability and performance in line with the company’s changing requirements.
* Ensure correct operator training and machine running procedures are met and are reviewed on a scheduled basis, including operator assessments.
* Monitor fabric processing and ensure consistent and repeatable operating specifications are met and variances are highlighted.
* Monitor production performance against targeted waste.
* Review and in agreement manage the departments training and health and safety manuals.
* Work closely with the departments QC team to ensure agreed finished quality standards are met and identify areas of improvement.
* Ensure all planned maintenance is carried out in line with agreed schedules.
* Ensure all production data is accurate and within the running specifications for the fabric qualities produced.
* Assess the machinery with the maintenance department to ensure correct operation.
About you
* Proven track recorded managing a technical and quality focused manufacturing fabric plant and will be able to show detailed knowledge in this area.
* Experience of implementing lean management and managing change.
* Previous experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role.
* Knowledge of polymer coating chemistry and application thereof (Desirable)
For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to James at The Recruitment Fix