Overview: The Production Manager plays a vital role in overseeing daily production operations, ensuring a safe work environment, and meeting customer requirements across all three shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic plans for the HPDC production department to align with customer and business needs, including scheduling for prototype runs, pre-production, and standard production.
• Champion quality principles within the department, fostering a Zero Quality Spill mindset.
• Schedule manpower effectively to meet production needs across all shifts.
• Source production materials and consumables as required.
• Build and lead a skilled, motivated team capable of delivering high-quality output and achieving departmental and divisional goals.
• Collaborate with the Planning and Logistics team to ensure that plans and corrective actions are effectively implemented to safeguard customer supply.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships with support departments.
• Track, compile, and report on HPDC performance KPIs to all business levels.
• Partner with the Training & Development team to enhance team skills through coaching and mentoring, establishing performance standards, conducting regular reviews, and monitoring progress.
• Promote a 5S culture within the Business Unit.
• Utilize the departmental training budget to address skill gaps.
• Ensure compliance with current quality standards in all production processes.
• Deliver quality parts on time to meet customer demands.
• Lead the implementation of the groups world-class manufacturing systems, ensuring adherence and reflecting this in quarterly audits.
• Assist the BU Manager with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Adhere to all Operational Procedures and Policies outlined in the Employee Handbook, including Quality and Environment programs.
• Embrace and promote the groups philosophies and Employee Charter.
• Advocate for HSE policies throughout the department and instill a safety-first culture.
• Facilitate Tier 3 daily meetings, setting agendas and supporting the Tier 4 management meetings.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Degree/Diploma in Manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with tools and processes for producing complex HPDC thin-walled structural components.
• Strong understanding of business management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production coordination.

Essential Experience:

• Experience in Tier 1 Automotive supply.
• Previous operations leadership in automotive, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing techniques (e.g., Lean, Value Stream Mapping, CI, KANBAN).
• Proven track record in people and performance management.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and coach team members.
• Good mathematical skills with budget management experience.
• Sound understanding of cost of quality, continuous improvement, and production planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using KPIs to meet targets and utilizing data for decision-making in Safety, Quality, Timing, Motivation, and Environment (SQTME).

Desirable Qualifications:

• IOSH Certification.
• Six Sigma Certification.
• SAP proficiency.
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong report writing and interpretation skills.
• Professional with excellent communication abilities.
• Results-oriented, setting high standards for self and team.
• Capable of effectively presenting information and engaging with stakeholders.
• Understanding of how performance impacts product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains confidentiality and operates with integrity.
• Manages multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Flexible in working hours and travel as needed.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships and fosters a collaborative culture.
• Strategic thinker with strong people management skills.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment, influencing and managing stakeholders effectively.
• Well-organized with strong planning capabilities.
• Proactive and embodies a "can-do" attitude.

Requirements:

• Valid driving license.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

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