#CA79508 Type: Full time

Responsibilities:

• Ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards
• Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements
• Ensure full adherence to ISO9001 and Health&Safety practices at all times
• Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly
• Ensure all assigned records and reports are completed appropriately
• Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed
• Ensure production throughput against stated capacity targets.
• Ensure the team are aware of day to day targets and responsibilities
• Manage work order closures and stock control transactions
• Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions
• Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools
• Undertake continuous training and development
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
• Create and/or maintain and update instructions and guide the Production teams about Manufacturing Steps.
• Create and/or maintain and update company’s Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) for Manufacturing Steps.
• Create and/or maintain and update Machine instruction documents that are used in Production shopfloor.
• Inspecting Quality and oversee Quality Control in Production Department.
• Substitute Production Manager when on absence. Substitute the Cutting Services Manager when on absence.

Requirements:

• A degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Manufacturing experience will be considered as a plus.
• Ability to understand and interpret Mechanical Drawings
• Commitment to work towards professional accreditation with an industry related body
• Experience of leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas
• Experience of assisting and developing (multi-skilled) people
• Strong PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel, MS office and CAD/CAM software (AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognized QC tools
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including ISO14001 and responsibilities
• Knowledge of Quality standard ISO9001
• Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and re-work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good English knowledge
• Ability to multitask.