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Plant Manager

Job description

Primary role is to manage the cost efficient and timely manufacture of products and spares.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the entire Plant product manufacturing operation.
• Identify and implement improvements in working practices and utilise modern manufacturing philosophies, techniques and systems that will optimise productivity, cost, quality and output.
• Interface with other departments to create efficiencies with quality and delivery and to develop a strong team with a positive attitude within the manufacturing function.
• Apply ITW principles e.g. Trade Focus, Market Rate Demand, Product Line Simplification (PLS), 80:20 everything
• Due diligence when dealing with all personally identifiable information in accordance with current data protection regulations.

Production

• Active involvement in all weekly Comms meetings – and provided info for Exec meetings
• Manage the day to day running of the factory unit.
• Produce and maintain a production plan ensuring all sales orders and key stock levels are serviced. Ensure that productivity performance targets and quality performance targets are met/exceeded.
• Review and monitor the production plan to ensure lead times are maintained or improved.
• Ensure production/cost efficiencies are monitored and controlled and to reduce costs where possible.
• Ensure that the Company’s Stock replenishment/Kanban system reflects current production capabilities and results in efficient purchasing and inventory management.
• Review current methods of manufacture and to recommend and implement cost reduction and production efficiency improvements where necessary.
• Manage and develop both quality and health and safety systems

Staff Recruitment & Training

• Continued development of Line Leaders within areas of responsibility
• Improve the quality of production staff through training and or recruitment.
• Manage overtime and recruitment of temp’s to ensure targets are met
• Review current staff levels and shifts patterns and identify and implement changes where necessary.
• Formulate and implement a formal staff training programme for all key areas of production.
• Monitor/control labour costs in line with the budgetary limits.
• Manage, motivate and empower Line Leaders and operators using;
• Regular communication
• Performance appraisals
• Identifying training requirements
• Control of planned and unplanned absence
• Encourage ownership
• Provide clear focus/mission for team members
• Participative style of involvement
• Team building

Production & Information Systems

• Identify and implement improvements to current production methods, equipment and layouts
• Formulate and implement an effective management information system to improve the decision making process within the production unit.
• Monitor/control expenses in line with budgets.
• Control raw materials by:
• Minimising stocks
• Monitoring quality and scrap – continually improve
• Timely ordering where appropriate
• Liaison with suppliers where appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate proven ability and experience in;

A) Production Management

• Ensure that production / productivity targets are not only continuously achieved but also exceeded.
• Ensure that the quality standards and cost levels are adhered to in achieving the targets.
• Reduce WIP and Waste
• Ensure that the latest Manufacturing Tools are deployed for maximum efficiency. Experience in implementing systems (e.g. LEAN, (Layout, Kanban, Faxban) SPC, SIX SIGMA, TAGUCCI, KAIZAN etc) is essential.
• Ensure that the staff are managed appropriately giving regard to motivation, staff welfare, training, guidance and encouragement.
• Ensure that the plant layout and support system are producing to full capacity.

B) Production Information

• Ensure that all records are maintained in proper manner and information is up to date.
• Implement and improve existing information systems for production control, stores, costing etc.
• Provide regular information to senior Management in the way of a report, or presentation.
• Keep abreast of technical developments within the industry and /or company.

C) Other Qualities

• Effectively communicate ideas and information, to liase at all levels with other functions, customers, suppliers and certain professional bodies (e.g., Health & Safety, Quality etc).
• Approach problems in an analytical manner. To promote a proactive approach to problem solving (prevention).
• Have a hands-on management style along with excellent organised and focused approach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical or Production Engineering. An experienced graduate is considered most likely to fill the requirement

OR

Previous Plant Management experience – demonstrating continual CQD improvement. A manufacturing and professional background with a strong track record of implementing change and improvement.

• Experience in volume and small batch production in a semi automated and manual environment.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement, people development and a positive culture.
• Proven strong man-management capabilities.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the Company.
• In depth knowledge of a range of manufacturing techniques.
• Proven commercial acumen.

And any other general duties, within the capability of the post holder, as agreed with the Departmental Manager.

Security Awareness and Data Protection training will be mandatory to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations and associated competency standards.

Due diligence when dealing with all personally identifiable information in accordance with current data protection regulations.

If you are ready to join The Refrigeration Experts please email hr@foster-gamko.com