Production Manager

Job Summary – Production Manager

This role is dedicated to the overall management of production & production resources. You will review, organise and develop systems and processes in order to achieve:

• Plan, organize and manage the Liverpool manufacturing activities across 3 shifts 24 hours a day
• Effective planning and co-ordination of activities within the area
• Define and provide Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), analyse deviations from schedule, communicate and implement corrective and/or preventive action plans.
• Effective supervisory control of all area activities and a process in which each shift has a detailed handshake of priorities and performance
• Understand and communicate deviations from the plan for the area for the day
• Effective management of a small team of area staff
• Develop talent to ensure that the future management capabilities are defined over time.
• Effective planning and co-ordination with support functions
• Understand and positively influence impact on internal customers of the department / area
• Integrate 5S as a best practice embedded within the whole team
• Manage continuous improvement to ensure efficiency, quality and optimisation of delivery and value add to our customers
• Liaise with stakeholders from other departments and create a relationship that fully supports aligned agreements and best practices

To support the area managers in relation to management of the department and activities, and coordinate procedures and work practices & quality standards.

Support Improvement activities in own area and other parts of the business.

Communicate effectively to other departments to ensure that Beckers meet customer requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

EHS & Quality

• Apply and encourage good working practices around chemical handling in accordance with COSHH regulations and training.
• Ensure compliance with the company's accident prevention policy, reporting incidents and near misses when observed, undertaking preventative actions wherever possible.
• Ownership of unsafe conditions within the area and actions to correct
• Thorough record keeping ensuring full traceability of all operations.
• Ensure regular safety inspections of machinery and equipment present at site are undertaken and records are kept up to date.
• Arrange and assist in maintenance and calibration of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure lock out / tag is used
• Ensure necessary clean down of workspace and equipment to prevent contamination

KPI

• To manage local KPI's analyse and establish improvement actions in line with business targets
• On a day to day basis plan, co-ordinate area plans in order to deliver product to appropriate time, quality and costs
• First line Management and ownership of area activities and metrics to meet targets expectations internally and externally

Communication

• Provide constructive feedback to colleagues to support their personal development
• Establish clear expectations regarding responsibilities, behaviours, and daily activities.
• Ensure visual management is kept up to date
• Provide accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders when necessary including pre-shift meetings, Team Briefs, and end of shift handovers
• Provide continuous feedback to direct reports

Continuous Improvement

Involvement in C.I activities for own and other areas

People Management

• Increase operational effectiveness by supervising direct reports
• Work with direct reports to improve overall service whilst driving efficiencies through process improvement and adopting best practices Provide training and development opportunities for team members and ensure a safe work environment consistent with company values.
• Responsibility to motivate staff to help when there are additional pressures
• Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team setting
• To undertake any other duties as requested by line manager in accordance with company requirements

.What do you need for this role?/ Competencies & Behaviours

• Proven leadership skills, leading by example, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, honesty and integrity.
• Be a confident, effective and challenging communicator, and be able to demonstrate a track record in leading teams to improve standards and efficiency in all areas
• Management experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
• A drive towards World Class Manufacturing and Operational Excellence
• A proven track record of delegating, empowering, influencing and motivating people to achieve goals.
• Develop and support people through coaching and feedback to achieve excellence.
• Positive approach to self-development and achieving the skills required to fulfil the role.
• Ability to positively adapt and respond to change for self and others.
• An accountable mentality is essential.

Job Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in similar role is preferable
• Leadership skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet or exceed multiple deadlines

Our core values

• Customer Focus
• Shape and Adapt
• Team Spirit
• Trust and integrity

Additional information

This role will be based on our site in Speke, Liverpool.