Work closely with HR to identify needs, threats and opportunities related to labour resourcing.
Manage operations activity costs against agreed cost budgets and P&L's.
Oversee all manufacturing and logistics operations, ensuring health & safety and quality compliance.
Take ownership of lean initiatives in the production area.
Develop and implement long-term and short-term manufacturing strategies for new products and markets.
The Production Manager oversees all manufacturing, product handling, and logistics activities, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery to customers. Guide the production team to maintain a zero-accident record while fostering behaviours and a culture aligned with company values. The role focuses on supporting associates while instilling workshop accountability to maximise a quality product output, drive continuous improvement, increase efficiency, and shape strategic decisions on manufacturing methods and long-term resource planning.
Develop, implement and analyse production KPIs and develop continuous improvement initiatives to improve KPI performance.
Forecast, plan and execute manufacturing works to maximise output and commercial performance, whilst achieving contractual program dates.
Provide leadership through operational decision-making in the best interests of the business, maintaining a strong customer-oriented focus.
Chair regular structured production team meetings.
Collaborate proactively with Engineering and Contracts Managers to ensure manufacturing operations are optimised.
Engage with clients on key projects where critical issues have been escalated.
Build a motivated, productive and accountable workforce through engagement and support
Complete weekly KPI tracker for all production functions Provide weekly production reports for SLT.
Lead the production team, developing team members at all levels.
Own the maintenance programme for all production plant and equipment.
Working closely with procurement in relation to inventory management and taking control of weekly and monthly stock checks.
Provide input to shape the company's planning, policy and strategic decisions.