Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.
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Job Summary
Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission‑critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Manager located in Blackburn, UK.
Reporting to the Head of Production, the Production Manager will be responsible for managing production teams, processes and collaboration with other departments, to ensure agreed quality of finished products within agreed timeframes and budgets.
What a typical day looks like:
Positively challenge safety breaches, report and encourage reporting (including near misses) through company systems e.g. AIR
Drive Lean / 5S principles through Production areas
Ensure team work to identify any areas of improvement and encourage best practice.
Support the development of the Manufacturing Excellence strategy
Drive improvement activity and encourage best practice in all delivery
To create and manage Key Performance Indicators for all Production processes
Assisting the Head of Production and project planning department
Collaborate with Project Management and Sales to feedback changes and cost saving
Minimise any additional costs that may be incurred during the production process and report when and why additional costs have been incurred and how they can be avoided next time.
Liaise with appropriate stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are delivered
Liaise with Management to ensure the team has the necessary resources to achieve deadlines
Motivating and organising staff
To redeploy team to assist other departments and / or teams as and when require
Manage direct reports to ensure standards of behaviour and discipline are met and maintained
Support recruitment process for shop floor
Identify training needs for both new and existing staff.
To manage team absence and attendance of direct reports effectively e.g. authorise holidays, overtime, return to work interviews (as examples) to ensure production is not disrupted
Support the management of appraisal process to shop floor employees
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
Previous experience within a Heavy Industrial / Manufacturing role, ideally with electrical knowledge
Experienced in Continuous Improvement / LEAN Manufacturing with good understanding of processes
Strong people management skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
A competitive salary and benefits package which includes :
A merit-based annual pay review
Enhanced annual leave
Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
Referral bonus
Volunteer days
Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24 / 7 365 days a year
Sick pay scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
Travel opportunities (role dependent)
Support in your well-being by access to
Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values : we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.
Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.
Job Category
Operations
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