Total 29 manufacturing production job vacancies in cambridge sw1a 1aa

The benefits we offer you will include:

• 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)

• Pension contributions up to 9%

• Healthcare cash plan for you and your children

• Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work

• Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

About the Role

As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for a section of the assembly process for a system or vehicle, the Production Team Leader supports the Production Supervisor with the day-to-day management of their allocated area.

Overseeing a number of Production operatives, the Team Leader is key to ensuring the efficient operation of the department and achieving delivery milestones whilst maintaining quality standards and fostering a safe working culture.

As a Production Team Leader you shall provide support to all team members which includes the development of junior members such as apprentices and will also act as a technical competence when assessing and training fellow operatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting a safe working environment by ensuring all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work and continually working to identify safer ways of working.

• Directly impact the SQCDP metrics (safety, quality, cost, delivery, people) and provide escalation for non-adherence if required.

• Ensure efficient start up and end of shift routine which will enable the operation to achieve daily KPI's.

• Monitor working standards, coaching the team to continuously improve the processes and abilities of team members.

• Maintaining local area standards through housekeeping and best practice working.

• Provide support and input into continuous improvement activities within the team and the wider business.

• Supporting other reviews as required by the business as a delegated member of the production management team.

Apply if you have most of the following:

Technical Competencies:

• Substantial experience in vehicle body building, mechanical fitting, or equivalent trade.

• Competent in Manufacturing and Assembly processes and techniques.

• Competence in reading engineering drawings and associated data.

• Experience in training individuals is desirable

Experience:

• Competent written and verbal skills.

• Proactive leadership style with the ability to use initiative and work independently and as a part of a team.

• Experience of leading a team of production operatives.

• Ability to interact with all members of the team and at all levels within the business.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Supporting and encouraging, able to identify the wellbeing needs of team members but also their areas for development technically and professionally.

• Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of the wider team so that there is clear direction and understanding of everyone's goals and objectives each and every day.

• Be a positive influence within the team, celebrating success but more importantly when under pressure from business challenges.

• Keep calm under pressure, recover quickly from setbacks, support team through change

• Have a constructive approach to dealing with conflict. Help team members to speak out; encourage the team to resolve differences and support team members in managing conflict

Education:

• Completed a City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting or a Manufacturing and Assembly Qualification.

• IOSH Managing Safely certification is preferable however training could be required

Additional local needs

• This role is required to be based on-site full time

• There may be occasional travel

• There may a need for flexibility to meet the needs of the projects as required

Based in the UK, with operations in Canada, Marshall Land Systems specialises in the design and production of deployable operational infrastructure and mission support for humanitarian, defence and security operations across the globe.

Other core services include the integration of complex systems into a range of vehicles for use by the military and security services including explosive ordnance disposal and battlefield ambulances all underpinned by a full in-life managed service provision to ensure customers' equipment is available where and when they need it

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PRODUCTION ENGINEER

BOURNEMOUTH

£30,000 - £34,000 + TRAINING + BENEFITS

Due to expansion and the securing of new contracts, my client are looking to add to their skilled team with the addition of a Production Engineer.

We are looking for someone with a couple of years' experience working within a production environment, who now wishes to progress their career within a company which actively promotes internal promotions.. the company have a global customer base and design, manufacture and distribution a range of products for a range of sectors.

THE ROLE:

• Creating Parts & BOMS in the ERP system.
• Purchasing materials and consumables.
• Material inspection against engineering drawings.
• Material marking for easy identification.
• Preparation of all necessary project documentation for customer approval.
• Liaising with, coordinating and managing third parties crucial to the project schedule.
• Conducting quality inspections throughout the project lifespan and at project hold points.
• Marking, tagging, stickering and assembly of products.

THE PERSON:

• 2years experience within production environment.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP systems
• Relationship management skills are required, as you will be liaising daily with customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• A confident self-starter with the ability to prioritize and proactively manage their own workload, to achieve project schedules.
• Have an engineering background and being confident interpreting drawings, customer specifications, ordering materials, preparing project documentation, and using AutoCad software.
• Experience in goods inward or material inspection would be highly advantageous

BENEFITS:

• 28 days holiday + Xmas shutdown
• Pension
• Training
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing programme

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

I am currently working with my client in Dundee and I am looking for a highly motivated and hardworking individuals to assist this client.

What to expect:

- All PPE provided

- Unloading, skinning, knife work, packaging, palleting and handling packeting machinery

- Candidate must be comfortable around blood, bones, skin etc

- Full training provided

- 2 Shifts: 4am to 2pm and 2pm to 10:30pm

- Overtime (40hrs+) - 1.5x hourly rate

- Permanent Opportunity for the correct candidates

Whats in it for you:

- £11.44 per hour standard rate (with overtime paid at £17.16) - weekly pay

- Monday to Friday working pattern

- 40+ Hours / week available

If you're interested, please send over your CV to gary.cameron@search.co.uk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

I am currently working with my client in Dundee and I am looking for a highly motivated and hardworking individuals to assist this client.

What to expect:

- All PPE provided

- Unloading, skinning, knife work, packaging, palleting and handling packeting machinery

- Candidate must be comfortable around blood, bones, skin etc

- Full training provided

- 2 Shifts: 4am to 2pm and 2pm to 10:30pm

- Overtime (40hrs+) - 1.5x hourly rate

- Permanent Opportunity for the correct candidates

Whats in it for you:

- £11.44 per hour standard rate (with overtime paid at £17.16) - weekly pay

- Monday to Friday working pattern

- 40+ Hours / week available

If you're interested, please send over your CV to gary.cameron@search.co.uk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Title: Skilled Operator / Production Operator

Industry: Maintenance / Manufacturing / Production / Tool Making

Location: City of London, Central London (South London, Peckham, Brixton)

Shifts: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4.30pm

Salary: Circa £30,000 - £35,000 (Training & Progression Available)

The Company:

Due to growth, this prestigious family run manufacturing company is now seeking a skilled production operator to join their team on a permanent full time basis. Over the next few months alone, they are planning to input millions of pounds worth of investment into manufacturing equipment on site in order to automate the bulk of the production process. They will also be expanding their products and introducing new production lines to improve efficiency and the overall profitability of the company.

The Role:

You will be working within a small close knit team taking responsibility for the smooth running of production and ensuring products are manufactured to the highest standard. This will include operating and maintaining both the manual and automated machinery onsite. You will also be in charge of quality checks, in process controls and inspections, resetting and alterations, interpreting engineer drawings and general machinery cleaning and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in tooling / industrial manufacturing environments e.g. molding, CNC machinery or plastic manufacturing would be an advantage.
• Able to provide evidence of showing initiative / showing preventative maintenance.
• Previous experience operating/running production/process machinery
• Health and safety knowledge
• Previous experience as a machinist / setter or maintenance technician (desirable)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

I am currently working with my client in Dundee and I am looking for a highly motivated and hardworking individuals to assist this client.

What to expect:

- All PPE provided

- Unloading, skinning, knife work, packaging, palleting and handling packeting machinery

- Candidate must be comfortable around blood, bones, skin etc

- Full training provided

- 2 Shifts: 4am to 2pm and 2pm to 10:30pm

- Overtime (40hrs+) - 1.5x hourly rate

- Permanent Opportunity for the correct candidates

Whats in it for you:

- £11.44 per hour standard rate (with overtime paid at £17.16) - weekly pay

- Monday to Friday working pattern

- 40+ Hours / week available

If you're interested, please send over your CV to gary.cameron@search.co.uk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

I am currently working with my client in Dundee and I am looking for a highly motivated and hardworking individuals to assist this client.

What to expect:

- All PPE provided

- Unloading, skinning, knife work, packaging, palleting and handling packeting machinery

- Candidate must be comfortable around blood, bones, skin etc

- Full training provided

- 2 Shifts: 4am to 2pm and 2pm to 10:30pm

- Overtime (40hrs+) - 1.5x hourly rate

- Permanent Opportunity for the correct candidates

Whats in it for you:

- £11.44 per hour standard rate (with overtime paid at £17.16) - weekly pay

- Monday to Friday working pattern

- 40+ Hours / week available

If you're interested, please send over your CV to gary.cameron@search.co.uk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Search Recruitment are currently working with their client based in Stonehaven, who are looking for dedicated, motivated and reliable Production Operatives to join their team.

Core details:

• Monday - Friday (Sunday - Thursday when on night shift)
• Shift work: days, backshift and nightshift - successful candidates are expected to be able to carry out all 3
• Minimum of £13.97p/h, with the opportunity for overtime at enhanced rates
• Temporary contract initially with the opportunity to go permanent

Your duties as a Production Operative:

• Work in accordance with Health & Safety policies and procedures to correctly prepare packaging for food products
• Carry out cleaning activity in the production and packaging area to maintain the high standard of hygiene
• Mix and package food products as appropriate
• Quality check produce
• Palletise, wrap and label finished goods as required.
• Complete any documentation required in relation to the produce
• Raise any discrepancies in materials, operating machinery or final product with the appropriate person(s)
• To support in other departments as required

The ideal candidate will poses the following:

• FMCG experience (desirable but not essential as training will be provided)
• Basic numeracy skills
• Able to communicate, work well within a team and follow instruction
• Self sufficient and able to use own initiative
• Demonstrate safe working practices

Due to location, successful candidates MUST hold a drivers license and have access to their own vehicle.

If interested, please apply within or email your CV to sally.turnbull@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Production Manager

Pershore

Salary DOE

Permanent

My client specialises in manufacturing and distributing crawler systems. They are renowned for providing high quality and innovative engineered products, who manufacture for a variety of applications including construction, recycling and agricultural machinery. They are now on the lookout for a Production Manager to join their team.

You will be responsible for organising and control production to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to the standards prescribed in the businesses quality management system. You should critically analyse and continuously improve the processes, reducing waste in all production areas with a drive towards ensuring a safe working environment is provided at all times.

Key Responsibilities – Production Manager

• Ensure the Health and safety of all staff is of the highest priority using safe systems of work, risk assessments and other tools to promote a safety first culture within the Production team.
• Ensure that all product is built in accordance with the required quality standards and build guidelines
• Ensure daily targets and despatches are achieved in a timely manner
• Ensure key metrics are maintained including oversight of cost per unit and hours per unit metrics
• Oversight of employee training including identification of training requirements, producing training plans and delivery of training.
• Identify gaps in performance and apply corrective action through training and development where required
• Implement continuous improvement activities
• Line management of four Team Leaders with a wider Production team of approximately 30 staff.
• Line management of two Production Planning team members and working closely with Sales Planning to ensure that the schedule is delivered and adhered to.

Qualifications & Experience – Production Manager

• Proven experience of leading an assembly production environment.
• Experience working within management systems including ISO9001, 14001 and 45001
• Formal Health and Safety qualifications desired.
• Ability to leading by example to engage, motivate and direct a large team.
• Knowledge of quality systems, KPI`s and safety standards.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, problem solving and organisation skills.
• Experience with MS Office including MS Excel.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude desired.
• Experience of managing a painting facility/team desired.

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on 01453 829778 or send a copy of your CV to harry.waller@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

1. OUR MISSION:
Promoting a future that is nature-inspired. We are an award-winning sustainable material science company dedicated to developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible. Sparxell’s products are sustainably designed to overcome the challenges associated with synthetic and unethically-sourced pigments.
Redesigning how colours are made. Sparxell’s pioneering pigments are made with cellulose extracted from plants nanostructured in a wide range of vibrant shades. Sparxell’s patented technology arises from multiple years of interdisciplinary research performed at the University of Cambridge. Sparxell’s ambition is to foster sustainability in advanced materials, with a targeted impact on multiple sectors that heavily rely on colouring matter, from cosmetics to fashion, packaging, paint and food.

2. WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
Working closely with our R&D and Production team, you will support laboratory experiments, scale-up Sparxell’s current technology, and contribute to developing its future technological edge.
Your main tasks will involve:
- Contributing to deliver the company’s research and production strategy.
- Operating pilot production processes, which includes state-of-the-art reactors, heating/cooling systems, mechanical processing equipment, and drying units.
- Conducting experiments and sample preparation using various techniques, which may be repetitive, to deliver minimum viable products.
- Supporting the optimisation of processes from lab bench to scale-up and production.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure their proper functioning.
- Supporting troubleshooting equipment and methodological issues.
- Contributing to setting up and managing protocols.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners, including customers, academic institutions, and government agencies.

3. YOUR PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking a highly skilled person capable of careful and independent work, familiar with standard laboratory techniques and keen on learning.
You earned at least a B.A. or equivalent with relevant academic and/or industrial experience. Profiles without degrees having outstanding professional experience are also welcome.
Ideally you have prior experience in one or more of the following industries:
- Process engineering and manufacturing processes.
- Formulation, colourant, fine chemicals, photonics and materials processing.
- Plant-based or bio-based polymer, lignocellulosic bio-refinery, pre-treatment and extraction.
- Cellulose material preparation, such as prior experience with suspension, film and coating.
You are proficient in various laboratory techniques and equipment, which you may optimise independently.
You are keen to engage in a fast-paced and exciting working environment in which you will play a decisive role in the company’s future success.
You are a team player who communicates with passion and accuracy on each project you are part of. Your command of English is good, and you may be fluent in another language.

4. BENEFITS & CONDITIONS:
Deadline for application: 30th of September 2024.
Contract: Full-time permanent contract with career advancement and opportunities.
Starting: When available, ideally by the 14th of October 2024.
Location: Cambridge, UK, with flexible working arrangements.
Estimated remuneration: £ 30k with early employee benefits.
Right to work in the UK: We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working with us. Therefore, if you still need to get the right to work in the UK, any offer of employment will be conditional upon you gaining this right.
References: Offers of appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.

5. FEELING LIKE JOINING OUR TEAM?
If you want to join our endeavours, please send your CV and a cover letter to careers@sparxell.com. Please name your documents as JobID_Forename Surname_CV or CL for faster internal processing. With these two mandatory documents, feel free to add any miscellaneous material supporting your application.
Colour speaks to all, and so does Sparxell. Our company is committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. We encourage women, people of colour, of all ages, individuals with disabilities, gender-expansive individuals and LGBTQ+ candidates, and other under-represented minorities to apply to this position.
We will aim to review your application within a week and get back to you within a reasonable time with a final decision on your application.

Our pharmaceutical client are looking for a Production Operatives on a 2-10pm shift on a temp-perm basis to join their well-known establishment based in Abingdon.

Due to rapid growth, which is set to continue, this is an exciting time to join the business.

As a Production Operative you will be responsible for:

• Run production vessels
• Testing and analysing products that have been manufactured, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed
• Quality control of materials
• Following clear instructions to create products
• Mixing, filling, and transferring products into smaller batches
• Housekeeping of the production area
• Following health and safety guidelines

About you:

• Previous experience of working in food manufacturing is advantageous
• Must have great work ethic and willingness to learn & improve

Details:

• Full training provided
• Working Hours 2.00pm - 10pm Monday-Friday
• Starting from £13.80 per hour
• Overtime available
• Start date - ASAP
• Easily accessible via public transport
• Parking available

If you are looking for a new opportunity, please apply directly with a full CV or call Gemma on 01869 321322

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Search Recruitment are currently working with their client based in Stonehaven, who are looking for dedicated, motivated and reliable Production Operatives to join their team.

Core details:

• Monday - Friday (Sunday - Thursday when on night shift)
• Shift work: days, backshift and nightshift - successful candidates are expected to be able to carry out all 3
• Minimum of £13.97p/h, with the opportunity for overtime at enhanced rates
• Temporary contract initially with the opportunity to go permanent

Your duties as a Production Operative:

• Work in accordance with Health & Safety policies and procedures to correctly prepare packaging for food products
• Carry out cleaning activity in the production and packaging area to maintain the high standard of hygiene
• Mix and package food products as appropriate
• Quality check produce
• Palletise, wrap and label finished goods as required.
• Complete any documentation required in relation to the produce
• Raise any discrepancies in materials, operating machinery or final product with the appropriate person(s)
• To support in other departments as required

The ideal candidate will poses the following:

• FMCG experience (desirable but not essential as training will be provided)
• Basic numeracy skills
• Able to communicate, work well within a team and follow instruction
• Self sufficient and able to use own initiative
• Demonstrate safe working practices

Due to location, successful candidates MUST hold a drivers license and have access to their own vehicle.

If interested, please apply within or email your CV to sally.turnbull@search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

• Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%
• Cambridge onsite based role.
• Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909

Why join Marshall in this role?

The main purpose of the role, together with a small team, is to create and implement a best practice capacity planning vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures in line with ERP/MRP systems to aid and improve operational performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the day to day activities on the ERP / MRP system (IFS) supporting the production planning process and operations. Responsible for initial loading of projects after design release, setting up the Master Part information, making amendments and supporting spares. To release projects to planning, purchasing and the shop floor in a timely manner. To roll-up all project costs at the end of the project, ensuring all parts are issued to the project.

• Working closely with the Production scheduler you will be responsible for the capacity planning, developing these services in the organisation, ensuring efficiency and utilisation of available plant hours is incorporated in planned maintenance cycles
• Responsible for material demand planning and stock control, loading projects and product support demand on the MRP system to customer requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that capacity planning is fully integrated within the ERP/MRP systems, ensuring delivery against operational requirements and which optimise manufacturing efficiency and costs
• Managing the control of Data within IFS, identifying trends, actioning MRP Messages to ensure the system is up to date and accurate and handling any stock related queries from all personnel.
• Refine systems, methods and process to continually improve plans allowing the organisation to better anticipate customer needs, maximising planning input into bids.
• Timely closure of projects ensuring all parts are issued to the project, allowing rolled up costs to be visible to project managers and finance.
• Manage deviations from the plan that have financial impact
• Master Part set up, transferring parts from the Design software (PLM Windchill) to IFS, ensuring all key fields are accurate
• Ensure all shop orders are linked to the appropriate parent order to allow true costs to be shown to the project and for future work
• Ensure all amendments are processed through the MRP system in a timely manner ensuring parts are at latest issue and that parts are issued to the job
• A leading role all MRP training to all personnel to ensure they are able to use system appropriately
• Stationary ordering for Land Systems operations department

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Extensive experience within a factory planning role, preferably within a composites manufacturing or aerospace/ defence environment
• Very experienced in the use of ERP / MRP systems
• Competent I.T. skills i.e. Word, Excel and MRP. Previous experience with IFS desirable.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to interact with a range of stakeholders.
• Understand planning methods and skills.
• Understanding of assembly systems.
• Basic Understanding of Inventory management
• Understanding of project based systems
• Confident individual with the ability to create and foster close working relationships
• To be self-motivated with the ability to produce accurate work and meet tight deadlines
• Technical skills - Ability to navigate MRP software, IFS desirable

The benefits we will offer you include:

• 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
• Pension contributions up to 9%
• Medical cash plan
• Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Paid volunteering leave
• Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

Based in the UK, with operations in Canada, Marshall specialises in the design and production of deployable operational infrastructure and mission support for humanitarian, defence and security operations across the globe.

Other core services include the integration of complex systems into a range of vehicles for use by the military and security services including explosive ordnance disposal and battlefield ambulances all underpinned by a full in-life managed service provision to ensure customers' equipment is available where and when they need it.

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My client is a large industrial manufacturer looking for an experienced Production Manager based on site in the Inverness area.
As part of the Management Team, the Production Manager will be responsible for the co-ordination and control of production activities on site, providing leadership and support to the production teams and managing individual staff performance. You will be responsible for 26 operational staff indirectly and 4 direct shift managers on site.

The main focus will be the delivery of the productivity target, whilst initiating continuous improvement in the following areas: quality, plant functionality, value for money from suppliers and contractors, health, safety and environmental performance and team work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES OF THE POSITION

1. Health and Safety
* To set a positive example in all areas of compliance.
* To promote health and safety awareness of the companies' employees and contractors.
* Ensure compliance with all the companies' polices and guidelines and ensure appropriate risk assessments and working systems are in place.
* Effective planning and internal coordination for maintenance outages, to improve safety and to maximise efficiency.

2. Reliability and consistency of operation
* Responsible for the performance and efficiency of the Production Operations
* Ensure production targets are met in line with budget commitments.
* Establish an internal benchmarking system to compare site performance and to promote best practice between sites.
* Contribute to the strategic development of the production facility through the submission of capital projects.
* Plan and effectively execute annual maintenance shutdown to ensure safety, quality/completion of work and cost management.
* To contribute to the ongoing development of a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System for the site
* Use a variety of techniques to maximise availability of all equipment, improve equipment efficiencies and reduce costs.
* Implement and use effective measures to facilitate a continuous improvement culture

3. General and administrative
* To foster good relations and promote a good team working culture in all areas of the business.
* Lead the Production team on Health and Safety performance and compliance.
* Communicate effectively with local management team and site personnel.
* Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to.
* Meet all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals

4. Production Operations
* Liaise with the management teams to ensure the most effective use of resources to deliver agreed budgeted production.
* Develop, manage and maintain an automated workflow system for the manufacturing operations.
* Schedule, plan and conduct regular review meetings.
* Oversee staff scheduling, time off requests and overtime.
* Ensure all staff have the resources and information to perform their function.
* Ensure the completion of all duties with a minimum of waste and abuse of equipment.
* Ensure employee safety training is conducted as required by company policy and statutory regulations.

5. Production Personnel
* Provide a positive, motivating example for employees.
* Ensure the development and continual improvement of the production plant.
* Conduct formal performance reviews as per company policy.
* Participate in the recruitment and selection process as and when required.
* Manage absenteeism, including conducting Return-to-Work interviews and referrals to Occupational Health.
* Participation in the disciplinary and grievance processes.
* Advise the Human Resources Manager of any relevant HR issues on a timely basis.

KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

* Degree qualified in a relevant discipline OR relevant Production Mgt. experience
* Analytical capacity to identify and address technical issues/opportunities which can impact upon production and quality
* An understanding of Total Quality Management
* Foster a continuous improvement approach, benchmarking internally and externally to track progress
* Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
* Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems.
* Superior communications skills at all levels.

KEY COMPETENCES
* Analysis and strategic thinking
* Effective decision-making
* Results focused
* Business understanding
* Strategic thinker
* Excellent communication skills
* Problem-solving ability.
* Planning and organisation skills
* Proactive approach

If you are a Production Manager looking for your next career move with this international company and interested in joining a highly driven team in the idyllic location of the Highlands - please contact me on the details below to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest:-

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My client is a large industrial manufacturer looking for an experienced Production Manager based on site in the Inverness area.
As part of the Management Team, the Production Manager will be responsible for the co-ordination and control of production activities on site, providing leadership and support to the production teams and managing individual staff performance. You will be responsible for 26 operational staff indirectly and 4 direct shift managers on site.

The main focus will be the delivery of the productivity target, whilst initiating continuous improvement in the following areas: quality, plant functionality, value for money from suppliers and contractors, health, safety and environmental performance and team work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES OF THE POSITION

1. Health and Safety
* To set a positive example in all areas of compliance.
* To promote health and safety awareness of the companies' employees and contractors.
* Ensure compliance with all the companies' polices and guidelines and ensure appropriate risk assessments and working systems are in place.
* Effective planning and internal coordination for maintenance outages, to improve safety and to maximise efficiency.

2. Reliability and consistency of operation
* Responsible for the performance and efficiency of the Production Operations
* Ensure production targets are met in line with budget commitments.
* Establish an internal benchmarking system to compare site performance and to promote best practice between sites.
* Contribute to the strategic development of the production facility through the submission of capital projects.
* Plan and effectively execute annual maintenance shutdown to ensure safety, quality/completion of work and cost management.
* To contribute to the ongoing development of a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System for the site
* Use a variety of techniques to maximise availability of all equipment, improve equipment efficiencies and reduce costs.
* Implement and use effective measures to facilitate a continuous improvement culture

3. General and administrative
* To foster good relations and promote a good team working culture in all areas of the business.
* Lead the Production team on Health and Safety performance and compliance.
* Communicate effectively with local management team and site personnel.
* Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to.
* Meet all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals

4. Production Operations
* Liaise with the management teams to ensure the most effective use of resources to deliver agreed budgeted production.
* Develop, manage and maintain an automated workflow system for the manufacturing operations.
* Schedule, plan and conduct regular review meetings.
* Oversee staff scheduling, time off requests and overtime.
* Ensure all staff have the resources and information to perform their function.
* Ensure the completion of all duties with a minimum of waste and abuse of equipment.
* Ensure employee safety training is conducted as required by company policy and statutory regulations.

5. Production Personnel
* Provide a positive, motivating example for employees.
* Ensure the development and continual improvement of the production plant.
* Conduct formal performance reviews as per company policy.
* Participate in the recruitment and selection process as and when required.
* Manage absenteeism, including conducting Return-to-Work interviews and referrals to Occupational Health.
* Participation in the disciplinary and grievance processes.
* Advise the Human Resources Manager of any relevant HR issues on a timely basis.

KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

* Degree qualified in a relevant discipline OR relevant Production Mgt. experience
* Analytical capacity to identify and address technical issues/opportunities which can impact upon production and quality
* An understanding of Total Quality Management
* Foster a continuous improvement approach, benchmarking internally and externally to track progress
* Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
* Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems.
* Superior communications skills at all levels.

KEY COMPETENCES
* Analysis and strategic thinking
* Effective decision-making
* Results focused
* Business understanding
* Strategic thinker
* Excellent communication skills
* Problem-solving ability.
* Planning and organisation skills
* Proactive approach

If you are a Production Manager looking for your next career move with this international company and interested in joining a highly driven team in the idyllic location of the Highlands - please contact me on the details below to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest:-

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