Job Introduction
Are you an experienced and dynamic Production Manager looking for your next permanent role?
We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager to join our friendly team at our Linford Block Plant, working a shift pattern of 24/7, which is located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. The site is easily accessible from Tilbury, Gravesend, Rochester, Gillingham, Dartford, Purfleet on Thames, Grays, Wickford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Brentwood, Billericay and the surrounding areas.
Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us, whether this be in our homes or our work environments, you are never too far away from one of our products.
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities
As the Production Manager you will proactively manage production at Linford by delivering a safe, sustainable and profitable business in line with budgetary and strategic targets. Support the Site Manager in the delivery of an effective business plan, whilst maintaining alignment to Product Line initiatives, excellence programmes and standardised processes.
1. Work with members of the Site team and other senior leaders across Building Products to ensure strategies are supported and embedded across the Site with particular focus on safety, cost control, profitability, quality, people and customer service.
2. Manage, measure and improve the area’s Health & Safety performance and comply with H&S policies and procedures achieving zero harm and LTI’s.
3. Consistently deliver outstanding operating results (including production volumes, cost control and EBITDA), meet/exceed budgetary targets and drive optimal CAPEX performance
4. Ensure cost control discipline across the Site
5. Ensure the effective resolution of all operational issues on site.
6. Delivery of Quality and Environmental Targets.
7. Delivery of the Managed Maintenance System.
8. Delivery of Plant Availability Targets. The Management of Operational KPI’s.
9. The Optimisation of fixed & variable costs and KPI.
10. The Management and reduction of complaints
11. Operational KPI's, eg Production targets, stock availability. associated costs.
12. Ensuring Investment and Capex Projects delivered on time and on budget
13. Developing operational capability and succession plans within your team
14. Coaching and Mentoring members of the team and drive a high-performance culture and ensures effective operational succession plans are in place on site
15. Create a positive work culture where people management is a key priority
16. Embed and demonstrate Tarmac values in all activities
17. Ensure compliance to group policies, processes, procedures and tools to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and compliance with SOx requirements
The Ideal Candidate
Knowledge:
18. Previous experience in a similar role
19. SHE NVQ level 4/ QCF level 6
20. IOSH / NEBOSH would also be an advantage
Skills:
21. Ability to operate SAP and manage a P&L account
22. Good working knowledge of the plants and production capabilities
23. Ability to lead teams to success
24. Able to build a positive team culture
25. Tailor communication to relevant individuals
26. Develops individuals within a team
27. Is driven to go the extra mile
28. Addresses underlying needs when required, with a focus on continuous improvement
29. Able to solve complex problem
In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
30. Bonus scheme
31. Enhanced holiday entitlement
32. Contributory pension scheme
33. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
34. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
35. Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
36. Training and development opportunities