About the Company:
Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.
Why work for us:
We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.
The Person:
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Well organised and punctual
- Excellent people/communication skills
- A ‘can-do’ attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
- A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects
Position Description:
The Production Manager is responsible for the production process, ensuring that goods are produced safely, to the required quality, cost-effectively, and on time.
Qualifications And Experience:
- Excellent ability to understand various production processes
- The ability to implement processes and improvements
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in scheduling, 5S and Lean principles
- Experience in MRP systems
Responsibilities to include:
- Implementing, maintain and improving safety, health, environment and quality requirements
- Overseeing manufacturing and production processes
- Developing and implementing strategies to improve production rate & efficiency, striving to reduce cost and increase productivity across all product lines
- Implementing, maintaining and analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvement
- Organising weekly meetings with the management team to ensure order priorities are understood and agreed, & to identify any issues that may arise
- Planning and managing production workflow to ensure order schedules are met
- Liaising with purchasing team to ensure that all necessary materials are in stock
- Assessing labour shortfalls and assisting with new employees
- Use of MRP system to ensure required stock levels of completed product are maintained
- Creating and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
- Implement and maintain Lean processes and practices in factory
- Implement and maintain 5S processes and standards in factory
- Supporting project and sales teams with estimates and tenders (capabilities & timescales)
- Analyse opportunities and implement waste reduction in factory
- Supporting engineering team with PPM activities and requirements
- Ensuring all the company’s procedures and policies are followed
- Communicating any problems or obstacles to senior management
- Monitoring productivity rates, standards and quality control
- Training and coaching Operators in their role and responsibilities
Position: Full Time with an immediate start
Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 7.30am – 4pm, Friday 6am – 1.15pm
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Holidays: Full time – 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.
Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment
Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.
Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.
Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks)
Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts – (Rewards Gateway)
Free on-site parking.
Close Proximity to Town Centre, Bus & Train Stations
We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.