Production Manager (Textiles)
Annual Salary: £40,000
Location: Stockport
Job Type: Full-timeWe are seeking a Fabric Production Manager to oversee a fabrics manufacturing department at growing manufacturer. This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in managing a technical and quality-focused manufacturing fabric plant, demonstrating detailed knowledge in this area.
Day-to-day of the role:
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, focusing on improving quality, reducing waste, enhancing efficiencies, boosting productivity, and minimising out of stocks.
Review processing performance to schedule and develop manufacturing capability and performance as per the company's changing requirements.
Ensure correct operator training and machine running procedures are met and reviewed on a scheduled basis, including operator assessments.
Monitor fabric processing to ensure consistent and repeatable operating specifications are met and variances are highlighted.
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 and 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.Required Skills & Qualifications:
Experience in implementing lean management and managing change.
Previous experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role within a similar industry.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of polymer coating chemistry and application thereof (desirable).Benefits:
Enhanced pension scheme (Up-to 10%)
33 days holiday (including statutory holidays).
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