Head of Production

Job Title - Head of Production

Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (Plus Bonus)

Location - Outskirts of Cardiff

Contract - Fulltime, Permanent Position

Hours - 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

The Role

• To lead employee safety and product safety to remain OSHA free.
• To achieve machine productivity and quality targets.
• To optimise & improve the site & supporting systems in order to improve process efficiency & safety, optimising product quality and reducing the cost of manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Head of Production

• Lead a team of multiple Shift Managers, fostering a safe and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations (OSHA) and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process optimisations.
• Analyse data to identify and troubleshoot production issues, optimising product quality and reducing costs.
• Manage budgets and participate in capital expenditure planning.
• Oversee training and development of Shift Managers, focusing on communication and leadership skills.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments (QA, Product Development) and external suppliers.
• Has responsibility for safety/quality/delivery/cost of production as set out in budgets and KPI's.
• Active support of the QA manager for the management and investigation of claims.

Education/Experience of the Head of Production

• In-depth knowledge of heavy production (both theory and practice).
• Proven track record of leading and motivating teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production systems.
• Experience of shift allocation and management.
• Experience with CI techniques, root cause analysis, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Budgetary control experience with a keen eye for cost-efficiency.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs grade C or above.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent (ideal).
• Ideally ILM Level 4 or above in Leadership & Management.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring teams.
• Experience of working with Unions.

Benefits

• Private Medical Care (including family)
• Global 5% annual bonus
• 25 days annual holiday
• Plus, more!

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