Job Title - Head of Production
Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (Plus Bonus)
Location - Outskirts of Cardiff
Contract - Fulltime, Permanent Position
Hours - 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
The Role
To lead employee safety and product safety to remain OSHA free.
To achieve machine productivity and quality targets.
To optimise & improve the site & supporting systems in order to improve process efficiency & safety, optimising product quality and reducing the cost of manufacturing.
Duties & Responsibilities of the Head of Production
Lead a team of multiple Shift Managers, fostering a safe and collaborative work environment.
Ensure adherence to all safety regulations (OSHA) and quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process optimisations.
Analyse data to identify and troubleshoot production issues, optimising product quality and reducing costs.
Manage budgets and participate in capital expenditure planning.
Oversee training and development of Shift Managers, focusing on communication and leadership skills.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments (QA, Product Development) and external suppliers.
Has responsibility for safety/quality/delivery/cost of production as set out in budgets and KPI's.
Active support of the QA manager for the management and investigation of claims.
Education/Experience of the Head of Production
In-depth knowledge of heavy production (b...