Technical Production Manager Who is Drive DeVilbiss Drive DeVilbiss has become a leading manufacturer and supplier of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 80 countries around the world. Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives Summary (Major Purpose of the Role): The Production Managers role within the Manufacturing team is to direct and co-ordinate manufacturing in achieving manufacturing schedules and meeting the Companys business objectives. Reporting to the Site Manager in this challenging role, you will lead a team to ensure the manufacture of all products is carried out in an effective and efficient manner to agreed standards and costrestraints,whilstpursuingthecompanyspeopledevelopmentandcontinuousimprovementethics of Quality, Cost and Delivery. Main Activities/Responsibilities: Operational Management Ensurethatallproductsaremanufacturedaccordingtocustomerspecificationsandarecompleted and delivered to the customer on time through the efficient use of labour and resources. To monitor and manage effectively all cost centre budgets under remit, production activities includingstocklevels,materialsusageandcontrol,wastemanagementandproductivitylevels. LeadLeanManufacturingprogrammesandinitiativesincluding5S,Targetcostingand process analysis Toworkcloselyandco-operatewithQuality, Health and Safety, Prototype development and Customer Servicedepartments,ensuringprocesses operate at an optimum level and to continuously seek to develop and improve all processes, procedures, operations and methods within area of responsibility TakeresponsibilityforandmaintainallCostofPoorQuality(COPQ)activities. Manageandmaintainthebusinessasrequiredthroughgoodunderstandingofallcomputersystems within the production areas of the company in order to provide relevant reports to various third parties Toensurestaffinglevelsmeetproductionrequirementeachworkingdayandthatallfunctionsare adequately and appropriately staffed at all times To ensure Manufacturing maintains its quality assurance accreditation through the compliance of the business unit to all quality procedures and company procedures/standards as detailed in companyanddepartmentmanualsandbypromoting continuous quality improvement at all times Toensurethat,inlinewithagreedbudgetarytargets,effectiveresourcesareinplace tomeetthe demands of the business unit, complying with all relevant policies and procedures. Ensure all operative and strategic targets are reached within the business unit, e.g. Productivity, Costs,Processoptimisation,scheduledelivery99%orhigher,scrapratebelow1%. Leadership&People Management Manage,motivate,andsupportdepartmentalLeadersandProductionemployees. Effectively work with the HR Department to ensure all staff training and development needs are identified and met through the implementation of the companys performance review process ensuring that all Companyemploymentrelations policies andproceduresare always implemented.Toliaisewiththe Site ManagerandHRDepartmentonmattersrequiringadviceand guidance. Daytodaymanagementofproductionstaff InconjunctionwiththeHRDepartment,recruitProductionstafftocarryoutmanufacturing operative duties, including Temporary staff via Drive contracts. Havingapragmatic,hands-onapproachwithleadershipskillsbeingalways highly visible Communication Ensurethateffectiveandregularcommunicationtakesplacebetweenteamsandindividuals. Holdregularteamcommunicationforumsandensurethatrelevantbusinessinformationis communicated effectively and cascaded throughout area of responsibility. Developandfostergoodworking relationshipswithshiftleaders,relatedfunctions,andinternaland external customers. Health&Safety Effectivelyensurethatallhealth&safetyregulationsandpracticesaremetandadheredtoforthe safety of employees. Ensurethatfullco-operationisgiventotheHealth&SafetyManagerinrelationtoriskassessment and accident reporting incidences. General Responsibilities Complywithallhealth&safetyrequirements. Complywithallothercompanypolicies&procedures. Takeresponsibilityforpersonaldevelopment,identifytrainingneeds,andrequestappropriate training as required. WorkcloselywiththeHRDepartmentandQualityDepartmenttodeliverappropriatestandardsin line with company policies. Deliveryaseamlessinterfacewithinternalandexternalcustomers Competencies: Workedinacomplexmulti-processproductionenvironmentwith good technical knowledge of manufacturing. Befamiliarwithandhavepracticalexperienceofleanmanufacturingproductiontechniques, process improvements and pro-active quality management. ProvenManufacturingmanagement background. Drivenbytargetsandhaveastrongcommitmenttoqualityoutput. Strongpeoplemanagementskills,withabilitytofocusanddrivestafftoachieveresultsina pressurised environment to strict deadlines. Beself-motivated, positiveandconfidentwhentakingresponsibilityforallareasofmanufacturing. Capacitygeneration,cellularlayout,resourceplanning Sounddecisionmakingandproblem-solvingskillsessential. ProvenProjectmanagementskills ExcellentanalyticalskillstomonitorandmanageKPIs,alongwith GoodIT,writtenandverbalcommunicationskills. Ateamplayerwithexcellentmotivationalleadershipskills HavethepassionanddesiretodriveforwardimprovementstoensuretheCompanycontinuesto manufacture high quality products. Reporting Relationships and Supervision: Direct Manager : Site Manager Subordinate(s): Cell Leaders, Operators. Education and Experience: Must have a Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent Must have previous experience of working in an Engineering environment, Apprentice trained is desirable Previousexperienceinamanufacturingmanagementrolewithinacomplexproductenvironment CertificateinOperationsManagementorCertificateinManagementStudies SixSigmaGreenBelt preferred. GoodunderstandingofISO9001,AS9100orTS16949 ERP/MRPPlanningschedulingexperience. Relevantpracticaldeploymentofleanmanufacturingtechniques,processimprovementsandpro- active quality management including 5S, TPM & SQDCP. IOSH/NEBOSH certified desirable. Why Apply to Drive DeVilbiss Competitive Benefits including company sick pay, 26 days annual leave rising to 28 ( Book Your Birthday Off Work and the option to buy/sell/carry over annual leave), pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike2Work, free onsite parking, long service recognition, staff discount on our products and access to Perkbox (our benefits and rewards platform). Equal Opportunities Statement: Drive DeVilbiss is an equal opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We ensure that to ensure that no candidate receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race or colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable legislation governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. All successful candidates will be required to prove their eligibility to work in the UK, as well as accurate reference details covering their recent employment history. Please note some roles are also subject to an Enhanced DBS check. REF-223 214