Production Manager - Retford, United Kingdom - Brewster Partners Recruitment Group

Brewster Partners Recruitment Group

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Retford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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THE COMPANY:

Brewster Partners are working with a large and successful Nottinghamshire based manufacturing business as they look to recruit a Production Manager.

The role would suit a successful and experienced Production Manager from a smaller manufacturing business who has strong experience of working with ERP systems and is looking for a step up.

THE JOB:

The Production Manager will take control of production scheduling through the ERP system and managing inventory levels across the production process.

Reporting to the Managing Director and managing a small team of 4, the role will involve:

Utilises the ERP system to produce a full company production schedule, detailing all tasks and their required deadlines in order to meet customer demand
Plans and prioritises operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delays, monitoring progress against the schedule using the ERP system
Determines workforce, equipment and raw material needs to cover production demand for the short, medium and long term
Manages inventory levels, both raw materials and finished goods, via the ERP system to ensure inventory is managed at optimal levels, increasing stock turns and ensuring all products have full ERP traceability
Identifies opportunities for improving production through the strategic implementation of CAPEX improvement projects
Supports Product Group Managers in holding daily shop floor meetings to ensure the production plan is communicated effectively to all production employees
Liaises with the sales department to determine customer requirements, ensuring realistic delivery schedules are communicated to customers and sales staff are informed promptly of changes to production schedule in order to manage customer expectations
Troubleshoots problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions
Supports the HSEQ Manager to address issues regarding quality when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Collects and assesses data about the production team's performance via the ERP system in order to produce and monitor meaningful KPIs focusing on On Time Delivery, and escalate any concerns in a timely manner
Prepares and submits production status and performance reports for upper management, including suggestions on ways to improve efficiency
Drives a Continuous Improvement culture throughout the production department, encouraging direct reports to look for improvements in productivity and efficiency on a daily basis
Comply with Health & Safety standards and workplace legislation

THE PERSON:

The business is looking for someone with:

Proven experience in Production planning, utilising an ERP system
Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
Experience in MRP (Manufacturing resource planning)
Previous Management experience within a manufacturing / production environment
Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
Knowledge and experience of Manufacturing processes and continuous improvement experience
Experience of delivering KPI's
Ability to lead and motivate a team

THE BENEFITS:

The company will offer a competitive remuneration package including company car allowance.

Brewster Partners Office Support & Technical Recruitment is a division of the Brewster Partners Recruitment Group focusing on the recruitment of talent in administration, business support, HR, sales, marketing and purchasing in South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire,East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, North West, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and the Midlands.

If you are interested in discussing this job in more detail or any other aspect of office support and technical recruitment we would really like to hear from you.

Please visit our website at Brewster Partners for more information.