Production Manager


Job description

Industrial Temps are seeking a Production Manager for our client, a firmly established global business, manufacturing an ever-growing range of plastic and building products. .

Responsibilities

  • Report to the Head of Plumbing & Drainage Operations weekly on all matters relevant to the performance of the production units;
  • Prepare monthly reports for presentation to the Board;
  • Manage the efficient production of injection moulding products and extruded pipes on a daily basis across all production machines in accordance with specification and quality requirements;
  • Lead, champion and deliver the departmental business improvement plans;
  • Provide technical expertise within the plumbing and drainage department and take on a hands-on role when required;
  • Trouble shoot moulding and processing issues and ensure process optimisation;
  • Maximise the synergies that exist between the production units including tooling and assembly;
  • Work in close collaboration with the Head of Building Products Operations to deliver and exceed targeted production key performance indicators;
  • Working in conjunction with master planning, plan all production activity and manage complex scheduling of work on a daily basis;
  • Maintain tight management and responsibility for all operational and material costs including budgetary control;
  • Engage daily with support departments i.e. maintenance, commercial, quality, HR, H&S, technical etc. to ensure effective running of the factory;
  • Meet internal and external customer expectations with regard to delivery and quality.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Have a proven track record with a minimum of 5 years management experience within a plastic injection moulding environment;
  • Have a strong technical background in injection moulding processes;
  • Have a good understanding of Polymer Science;
  • Ideally have plastic extrusion experience;
  • Have experience of lean manufacturing tools (5S / 5WHY / SMED);
  • Have a good understanding of materials management;
  • Have a comprehensive knowledge of HSE standards and ISO 9001 quality in a manufacturing environment;
  • Have excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills;
  • Have excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills;
  • Have experience of developing staff and achieving departmental and business objectives;
  • Have strong IT skills including MS office and particularly excel;
  • Ideally have a recognised injection moulding qualification;
  • Have a third level qualification in either:
  • Production / Mechanical / Process / Polymer Engineering
  • Have strong people management skills in leading, managing and motivating teams to achieve challenging targets
  • Have experience with MRP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Further Information

Work Time: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm. Friday 8am - 2:30pm; Are you interested in joining an exciting and innovative workplace, working with state of the art machinery and equipment?; If you're interested in this position, please send your CV to Ciara.McDermott@industrialtemps.com or contact our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 and ask to speak with Ciara; Job Benefits;- 28 Days Annual Leave (this includes 8x statutory) - Pension Scheme - Health Care Cash Back Scheme - Profit Related Pay; INDUSTRIAL TEMPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Vacancy ID
1590031
Job ref.
J102386
Job Sector
General Management
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Newtownabbey
Salary
Competitive
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
40
Published date
22/02/2023
Closing date
05/04/2023
Worktime
Work Time: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm. Friday 8am - 2:30pm

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