Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Production to join a leading electrical power supply company, supplying to some of the biggest names in the industry
Job Description:
To lead the Production team to achieve all targets required regarding efficiency, quality, safety and cost.
Co-ordinate the manufacturing elements of large projects, delivered in line with budget.
Create a robust labour resource structure to manage peaks and troughs in business volume.
Pre-planning of the workload / schedule to achieve the required output.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely flow of product in and out of the manufacturing facility.
Monitor and review the workload schedule and production progress against targets to ensure OTIF.
Capture non-conformances, job overruns & under / over-estimated hours and reporting this back to the relevant area.
Conduct Toolbox talks to maintain good levels of communication
Ensure the production function has the necessary manpower, competence skill, knowledge, plant and tooling required in order to achieve production targets.
To work within an ethos of continuous improvement to develop a right first-time culture.
To attend and present at relevant meetings and Chair the daily production meetings.
To lead and promote a safe working environment and address any safety concerns promptly.
Analyse and review problematic situations and provide solutions
Develop manage and implement production processes aligned to company objectives and accreditations.
To support, mentor and lead the Production Supervisors.
To follow all reasonable requests by Management to include duties not specified in this job description.
Leading, mentoring and developing the production team.
Articulate common goals, communicate how individual roles contribute to team success and provide clear direction.
Mediate to avoid conflict and takes timely corrective/disciplinary actions that are consistent and in line with best practice well-documented liaising with HR where appropriate.
Makes it a practice to delegate responsibility whenever it is appropriate to do so.
Ensures that employees understand their level of accountability, including what they are responsible to deliver and are expected to undertake.Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
Experience of working in the Electrical Power Supply Sector essential
Hands on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment with an in depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles is essential
Apprentice trained or a Mechanical/Electrical qualification is essential
Strong leadership and people management skills, ideally with experience of managing both supervisor and operative levels
IOSH certification with a solid grasp of safety at work
The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings is essential
Good written and interpersonal skills
Good I.T. skills with knowledge of the MS suite of software in particular excel, outlook and word with the ability to use a computer/laptop.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, able to act quickly and take ownershipAdditional Details:
37.5 hours per week
33 days (including bank holidays)
Company Profit Share Scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Health
Electric Vehicle/Bike to work salary sacrifice scheme
Pension
Life Insurance (3 x salary)