Production Manager

Are you a dynamic and experienced Production Manager seeking an exciting new opportunity? Do you want to join a small, but rapidly expanding, manufacturing company?

As a leading manufacturer and supplier of inks and varnishes to the narrow web label market in the UK and internationally, Pulse Roll Label Products is seeking to appoint a Production Manager, as we continue to grow our UK and international business serving the global printed label industry.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director and taking responsibility for the overall management of the manufacturing operation and warehouse activities.  Managing a number of teams and supervisors to deliver company KPI's  whilst ensuring the facility runs smoothly, efficiently, on schedule and on budget whilst adhering to Quality and H & S standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Health and Safety of all employees working in the manufacturing and warehousing areas of the factory
• Ensuring the department is compliant to H & S procedures, working closely with and supporting the H & S manager
• Responsibility for all manufacturing related activities to include planning, controlling and co-ordinating processes to deliver on time and to quality standards
• Controlling and implementing planned maintenance schedules to reduce downtime within the facility
• Identify process improvement and drive continuous improvement projects to improve production capacity, efficiencies and resources using known manufacturing techniques such as Lean, Kaizen, 5S etc to maximise potential
• Report on KPI's effectively , plan v actual, OTIF, RFT and effectively drive improvements
• Deliver continuous improvement projects within the department to achieve a highly efficient and quality driven facility
• Working closely with the Finance Manager and Operations Director to ensure the sites strategic objectives are met and the manufacturing and warehouse team is on track to meet or better budgeted targets on a month-by-month basis
• Provide inspirational leadership, leading by example to successfully mentor your team through excellent performance management
• Continuous training and development of your team. Setting personal development plans for key members and encourage upskilling of the factory team
• Control of staff documentation within a TMS system, including job chats, disciplinaries, and training records in accordance with GDPR regulations and employment law
• Work closely with HR on recruitment requirements

Qualifications / Skills / Attributes:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing and/or a relevant professional qualification desirable
• A Proven manager that can demonstrate their effectiveness working in a manufacturing environment for at least 2 years
• Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills
• Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge with ERP/MRP systems is essential
• Experience of lean manufacturing techniques, and compliance with GMP and ISO 45001 quality management system is essential
• People manager who leads by example, mentoring staff to upskill, drive quality and create a positive culture
• Ability to communicate with the senior management team to achieve strategic business plans through KPI's, efficiencies and continuous improvements
• Team player and team builder
• Effective organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects and work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a 'can do' attitude
• Positive influencer and negotiator who is prepared to challenge, use initiative and creativity to achieve goal and targets
• Enjoy Independent and collaborative working
• An abundance of energy and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Competitive, depending on experience
• Axa Healthcare medical insurance
• Death in service insurance
• Company Pension
• Free onsite parking

How to Apply

If you possess the right attributes and are eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV to the link provided & we will be in direct contact with you.