Manufacturing Production Manager

March 8, 2019 | Comments Off on Manufacturing Production Manager

Position: Manufacturing Production Manager

Location: Cork

Salary: DOE

Job Purpose:

On behalf of our Cork based client, Elk Recruitment is looking for a Senior Production Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career and become part of the Management team. This role is suitable for a results-driven individual with strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Managing and Leading in a Manufacturing environment.

Productivity / Output

1. Achieving production plan/targets on a continuous base and hold daily production meetings.

2. Monitor headcount to meet capacity requirements in conjunction with the Plant Manager.

3. Prioritise work as changes occur throughout the shift period.

4. Record accurate production and scrap figures.

5. Reduce reject production levels and identify problematic processes.

6. Record and report any process issues/changes that may arise.

7. Ensure all materials/consumables required for production are in place and downtime is not caused as a result of absent materials or shortfalls.

8. Carry out thorough shift change over with outgoing and incoming shifts where appropriate.

9. Increase productivity through continuous improvement and lean techniques.

10. Set up clear process lines for product types.

11. Ensure weekly KPI's are completed and Prioritise work as changes occur throughout the shift period.

Human Resources

1. Maintain and promote a good working relationship between staff.

2. Promote a teamwork culture within the department.

3. Carry out performance reviews with your team.

4. Monitor and control absenteeism and late arrivals.

5. Ensure all operatives adhere to company health and safety policies procedures and instructions.

Knowledge & Experience:

  • Degree Qualified.
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience.
  • Basic Finance.
  • Excellent interpersonal/Organisational skills.
  • Strong leadership qualities.
  • Able to take responsibility and work on own initiative.
  • A proven ability to train and develop a teamwork culture.
  • Technical Skills Required.
  • A proven knowledge of process improvement. Preferably gained through a combination of education and work experience.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of fabrication equipment and their respective capabilities Mechanically Minded.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to read complex CAD Drawings

If the position above is of interest to you, or you would like to keep up to date with jobs within our specialised industries, send your CV Today! and feel free to register at www.elkrecruitment.com.

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