General Description:
To work as part of a team, setting and achieving Company objectives and performing tasks necessary for the efficient running of the Departments under their control.
To identify and feedback to the Directors improvements and/or changes which may benefit the Company. To Operate within and contribute to the company quality system.
Job Description:
Define, implement and maintain a new computerised system to process all company Operations.
Manage Production and Stores to ensure ‘On Time, In Full’ delivery of 100% defect free goods at all times.
Work with the Purchasing Manager to ensure that material purchasing is ‘Just enough and Just in time to meet customer orders.
Provide regular reports as required to the Managing Director.
Maintain optimum efficiency and capacity.
Liaison with Sub-Contractors.
Take overall responsibility for Quality Control.
Take overall responsibility for Health and Safety.
Ensure that relevant databases are maintained and updated.
Ensure that adequate formal policies and procedures are in place and kept up to date.
Provide supervision to staff in Production ensuring that training needs are met and facilitate the fulfilment of each individual’s potential with a strong emphasis on team-building and positive atmosphere.
Organising and overseeing the annual stock count.
Work on own initiative and as part of the overall team of the Company.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Production Manager, experience within the electronics industry would be particularly desirable although not absolutely necessary. Computer literacy is essential especially with regard to packages for Order Processing, scheduling, stock control, shop floor data capture, MRP etc. A very high level of communication skills will be required as the person will be required to manage a team of people, liaise with outside bodies such as sub-contractors. Ability to work under own initiative and take full responsibility for Production is essential. The role involves working as part of a team which determines Company strategy so the candidate will be required to understand the role that production has in the overall strategy of the Company and bring something to the table from past experience. The role will also involve working as part of team to manage the day to day operations of the Company.
