Overall Purpose: To ensure that manufacturing operations run smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively by aligning production schedules with customer demand, material availability, and resource capacity. They act as the central link between production, and sales, balancing priorities to deliver products on time while minimising waste, controlling inventory, and supporting overall business goals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Planning
Supporting the Production Manager:
* Develop and manage detailed production schedules (Manlist) based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
* Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand, delivery timelines, and inventory goals.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflow.
* Manage inventory levels of kit form and uncoated finished goods
* Allocate resources effectively to ensure maximum efficiency while maintaining production targets and timelines.
* Monitor production KPIs such as OTIF performance.
* Anticipate potential production issues and take proactive corrective actions.
* Oversee the progress of orders through the manufacturing process to ensure adherence to delivery schedules
* Maintain accurate records of production schedules, changes, and forecasts.
Procurement
· Monitor raw material and component levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
· Order materials for special projects.
· Price negotiations for suppliers, supported by our CFO.
· Manage the end-to-end procurement process including supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, purchase order issuance, and supplier performance evaluation.
· Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
· Collaborate with production, supervisors and sales to forecast demand and plan procurement activities accordingly.
· Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, supplier agreements, and procurement transactions.
· Lead supplier relationship management and foster long-term partnerships.
· Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in procurement operations.
Maintenance
* Manage maintenance schedules for all equipment and facilities to ensure operational efficiency.
* Coordinate and supervise repair and maintenance activities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.
* Manage downtimes and integrate to production schedule
Process Optimisation and Lean
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline scheduling and reduce waste.
* Recommend process adjustments to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
May be required to perform additional tasks to support team and organisational objectives.
Must have substantial experience of ERP systems.
Must be IT literate and excel at spreadsheets.
Desirable to have IOSH
Competencies
1. Production Planning
Competency: Delivering Efficient and On-Time Production
Description: Oversees daily production schedules, ensuring output meets quality, quantity, and deadline expectations.
Observable Behaviours:
* Develops and communicates clear production schedules.
* Monitors work-in-progress and adjusts plans as needed to meet delivery targets.
* Coordinates closely with supply chain and procurement to ensure material availability.
* Tracks performance metrics (e.g., output, downtime, scrap rates) to drive improvements.
2. Quality Control & Standards Compliance
Competency: Maintaining High Standards for Product Quality
Description: Ensures that products meet customer specifications and quality standards consistently.
Observable Behaviours:
* Implements quality checks and audits during and post-production.
* Responds quickly to quality issues and drives root cause analysis.
* Works with Quality Controller to resolve non-conformances.
* Promotes a culture of right-first-time production.
3. Negotiation Skills
Competency: Strategic & Collaborative Negotiation
Description: Effectively negotiates with suppliers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes while maintaining positive relationships.
Observable Behaviours:
Prepares thoroughly for negotiations, identifying key objectives, risks, and acceptable trade-offs.
Seeks win-win outcomes that align with both business goals and stakeholder needs.
Maintains composure under pressure and adapts negotiation tactics as needed.
Builds rapport and trust with negotiating parties to foster long-term partnerships.
Clarifies terms and agreements in writing to ensure mutual understanding and accountability.
4. Continuous Improvement & Initiative
Competency: Seeking Opportunities to Improve Operational Performance
Description: Proactively identifies areas for improvement and takes initiative to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Observable Behaviours:
* Suggests and tests improvements to existing workflows and products
* Encourages team input on process improvement.
* Tracks impact of changes and shares learnings.
* Drives small-scale projects or pilots to improve efficiency or reduce waste.
5. Communication & Collaboration
Competency: Clear, Constructive Communication
Description: Communicates expectations and collaborates across teams to ensure alignment.
Observable Behaviours:
* Holds regular team meetings with clear agendas and follow-ups.
* Escalates key issues constructively to relevant departments.
* Shares relevant information from other departments with the team.
* Listens actively to team concerns and facilitates resolution.
6. Problem Solving & Decision Making
Competency: Driving Solutions and Judgement
Description: Responds to challenges with sound judgement and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Observable Behaviours:
* Investigates issues thoroughly before acting.
* Makes timely decisions that consider both short- and long-term impact.
* Involves relevant stakeholders when solving team or client problems.
* Reflects on outcomes to continuously improve decision-making.
7.Organisation and Time Management
Competency: Planning and Organisation
Description: Effectively structures tasks, priorities, and resources to achieve goals efficiently and meet deadlines.
Observable Behaviours:
* Plans and prioritises work to align with team and organisational objectives.
* Manages time and resources effectively to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.
* Anticipates potential obstacles and adjusts plans proactively.
* Maintains organised systems and processes to support consistent performance and accountability.
8. Troubleshooting
Competency: Analytical Problem Solving
Description: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues efficiently by applying logical thinking and technical knowledge to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.
Observable Behaviours:
* Quickly identifies the root cause of technical or operational issues.
* Gathers relevant data before proposing or implementing solutions.
* Collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems.
* Applies past experiences and best practices to inform decision-making.
* Follows up on resolved issues to ensure long-term effectiveness and prevent recurrence.
9. System & Process Efficiency
Competency: Using Systems and Lean Practices to Improve Output
Description: Leverages tools like Mie Trak and Lean Manufacturing to optimise production efficiency.
Observable Behaviours:
* Maintains accurate production records in Mie Trak.
* Identifies and removes process waste or inefficiencies.
* Applies 5S, Kaizen, or similar tools to improve the workspace.
* Uses data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Company Profile:
Redhill Manufacturing Limited is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of access, storage and manual handling equipment. We offer a comprehensive range of products, built in Worcestershire, and supplied to industry, wholesalers and businesses across the UK and Europe. We are Proud to be the only manufacturer to hold a BSI Kitemark on our mobile safety steps.
We are a third generational family business (Est 1978) and are proud to say that we have been able to evolve over the years to the changing demands within our industry. We are innovative and welcome new ideas that capture efficiency and technological advancement.
For more information about Redhill Manufacturing Ltd please visit our website on where you can view our About Us Page and access our Media Page with our latest news.
Company Benefits
EAP – 24 hour GP Line, 24 hour Counselling Line, Discount codes for 100's of stores
Cash Plan – Optical, Dental, Dental Accident, Chiropody, therapy Treatments, Specialist Consultations and Diagnostics, Westfield Rewards, Scanning Service (MRI, CT & PET scans), Gym Discounts, Personal Accident – Accidental Death and Permanent Disability. Values are dependant on scheme level.
Birthday's off as an additional day to holiday entitlement
Value Awards
Recommend a Friend Scheme
Workplace Pension Scheme
Friendly Team
Free parking and close to public transport
Large canteen and lockers
Early finish on Friday's
28 days holiday (to include standard 8 statutory and other public holidays and 20 days' normal holiday in each holiday year, from this entitlement, you must reserve annual leave to cover any periods during which we close down during the year).
Holiday entitlement rises from the beginning of year 2 of your employment, your holiday will increase by 2 days to 30 days per annum, total (22 days' annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, from this entitlement, you must reserve annual leave to cover any periods during which we close down during the year).
After 10 years continuous, your holiday will increase to 31 days in each holiday year, which includes all statutory and public holidays (23 day's annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, from this entitlement, you must reserve annual leave to cover any periods during which we close down during the year).
Company Values:
Reliable Our products are reliable with unrivalled quality, and we ask the same of our team
Excellence We strive for excellence every time
Dedication We follow through on our actions, and are dedicated to make a difference
Honesty We do the right thing, every time, even when no one is looking
Innovative We are creative and empowered to better our business
Leaders We set the standards, we do not follow them
Learning We are committed to learning every day; about ourselves, our business and products
Future Prospects:
We aim to support continued professional development where appropriate and promote where possible. We have a skills matrix and actively encourage our employees to develop their skill set as we believe it makes us stronger as a business and enables us to react quickly to market changes and demands.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* ERP systems: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person