Job Title
Production Manager
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Status / Type
Full time
Days
Weekdays
Position Statement
This role is a workshop based role to work as the production manager in the workshop at Granta to manage all projects in build and commission in the workshop in conjunction with the Project Manager. It will demand a practical background and a proactive approach to keep all projects running smoothly from Spec sign off through to customer FAT and shipping.
Performance Objectives
1. To manage a broad spectrum of projects, to ensure milestones are hit and customer expectations are met
2. Maintaining regular and clear communication with the Project Manager(s)
3. Make management decisions based on meeting the line between engineering perfection and commercial reality based on project forecast and budget
4. Lead and manage project engineers to keep engagement on the priority task
5. Continually review daily activities to reduce engineer downtime and waste
Compliance Expectations
* Respect Company's values and uphold the Mission Statement
* Always work safely, following all relevant safety procedures
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Work with Technical Sales to finalise product specification
2. Keep tabs on project progress from early stages to manage workflow entering the workshop
3. Manage the compete project schedule, forward plan and daily needs
4. Check and issue Assembly schedules and schematics to the workshop
5. Keep the Project checklist up to date
6. Host engineer meetings for project stages
7. Be on call to answer and respond to any live project query including initiating any resource (parts/people/time) they may need
8. Ensure all project checklists are kept up to date
9. Ensure all consumables are kept in good stock and updated to suit project needs
10. Maintain the workshop information boards
11. Manage the team of permanent workshop-based engineers including having regular 121s
12. Initiate and host Internal FAT and Team FAT
13. Host customer progress visits and Factory Acceptance Test
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Project on time and budget
* Customer satisfaction
* Checklists up to date
Software knowledge and level of proficiency
Microsoft Excel
Reasonable understanding
Microsoft Outlook
Reasonable understanding
Microsoft Access
Reasonable understanding
Qualification / Certificates / Licenses
* Clean driving license
* Good general education
Essential Selection Criteria
* Positive attitude, prepared for open thinking and change.
* Able to work as part of a team
* Good mechanical and electrical engineering aptitude and understanding
* Reliable at completing tasks
* Experience with managing projects and teams of people
* Experience with mechanical and electrical engineering
* Good with reliably reporting on results
* Proficient at writing and speaking English
Ideal Selection Criteria
* Management training
* Project management training
* Prince 2 training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Discounted or free food
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Cambridge CB21 4NN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* What mechanical and electrical experience have you had with automated machinery?
* Do you have permanent right to work in the UK? (If you require sponsorship the answer to this is no.)
* What experience have you had with managing projects involving automated machinery?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PM280825