The Role
Permanent
Full Time
As the Production Manager you are part of the KJN site leadership team, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the production, delivery and quality of services/products, while also driving operational improvements and efficiencies across departments. You will work collaboratively with your peers in internal sales, design and estimating to ensure best in class customer service to customers.
Key Responsibilities
Be the H&S first point of contact and liaise with others for fire and first aid
Own the operating procedures for the shopfloor, ensuring these are kept up to date and communicated to relevant colleagues
Management of saw, machining, assembly, packing and stores departments and ensuring processes are being followed
Own the KJN production schedule to drive consistent workflow and ensure delivery targets are achieved
Lead weekly production meetings
Own the production forecast providing weekly forecasts and updates to the KJN MD
Support KJN colleagues and customers regarding lead-times, queries and issues
Full accountability for quality control standards for outgoing assembly orders
Own and deliver the training plan for all colleagues on the shopfloor, including succession planning
Management of both profile and accessories stock levels
Own the apprentice training programme including the co-ordination and review with relevant authorities
Own the shopfloor budget, make recommendations for continuous improvement and ensure efficiencies are implemented and the gains measured
Own the shopfloor resource plan, reviewing to ensure KJN has the resource levels to consistently deliver internal targets and customer service levels
Record, monitor and manage production KPIs
Address and organise machine maintenance and proactive preventative maintenance
Participate in meetings with customers and suppliers as necessary
Carry out regular one to ones with supervisors and complete annual performance development reviews
Manage HR duties to include but not limited to training, absence, probation reviews and recruitment
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