Production Manager

Instarmac is a multi award-winning market-leading company. A specialist in the manufacture and distribution of cement and bitumen based products to the world markets for over 40 years, it's a great time to join the business and be part of our journey

As Production Manager, you will oversee the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations. To ensure all goods and services are produced safely, cost-effectively and on time and that they meet the required quality standards. You will be responsible for both people and resource management.

We offer a competitive starting salary, development opportunities and a fantastic benefits package which includes:

• Performance Profit Related Bonus (PPRP) - a discretionary bonus of around 8% of salary paid to all employees annually
• Up to 29 days annual leave
• 5-7.5% pension contribution
• Private medical cover
• Life Cover
• Denplan
• Income Protection Cover
• Free use of holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow and St Ives with subsidised petrol / flight costs.

• Leadership
  • Lead by example and set the tone in regards to appropriate values, behaviours and work ethics.
  • Focus on performance and flexibility within the teams to ensure standards, skills and all work commitments are delivered.
  • Direct, clear and concise communication to ensure teams are informed and supported.
  • Drive an energetic and positive working environment where everyone is seen as one team.
  • Supervise and motivate a team of workers
  • Review worker performance and identify training needs.
  • Undertakes regular and meaningful 1:1 reviews.
  • Plan and develop weekly departmental meetings.
  • Leading and supporting safety initiatives and processes to drive forward standards to ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times.
• Customer Delivery
  • Manage resources to ensure production plan is met.
  • Work to maintain set minimum stock holding.
  • Manage resources to ensure throughputs are consistent and meeting targets.
  • Work with maintenance and other departments to minimise downtime.
  • Creates and maintains a professional team that provides solutions that support both the customer and business requirements.
  • Work to ensure teams are multi-skilled and there is a job rotation programme in place.
  • Work to ensure flexibility is maximised at all times (and within working time regulations) and shift patterns are aligned to business needs.
  • Set standards and monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes
  • monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
  • select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
  • collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both factory managers and customers
  • liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers
  • Support Stock team to plan and draw up a production schedule and to decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
  • Champion the business strategy ensuring the customer is at the heart of what we do; through managers and team leaders so that all employees understand the part they play in its success
  • Promote a culture of excellence in respect of service, quality and improvement
  • Drive high energy and motivation
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead and involves people in activity and process improvements
  • Adopt best practices within the team, share and highlight areas where the team and our customers can benefit either through different ways of working or approaches.
  • Plan and prioritise materials and resources (staff) to maximise the effectiveness of the team and individual abilities to achieve targets and satisfy customer requirements
  • Work with Production Planner to develop and publish Production Plans / Works Orders. Ensure that order of manufacturing meets quality / testing requirements.
  • Schedule deliveries / orders for bulk raw materials.
  • Identify areas for improvement and drive forward new procedures regarding 5S standards, OEE and production processes and monitor standards via regular audits.
  • Ensuring a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is a first priority.
  • Attending PPS Meetings with view to introducing countermeasures for processes with scope for improvement.
  • Ensuring operational procedures exist and are followed and product specifications & quality metrics are met.
  • Track, maintain and report on KPI's associated with the Production Department. Analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements where needed.
  • Challenge what we do and innovate.
  • Undertakes duties in accordance with all relevant management systems and controls.

• Essential
• Significant plant management / operations experience working in a multi-line factory, as a Production Manager within a fast paced environment. With the ability to work at an operational and strategic level.
• A firm grasp of manufacturing-related activities, specifically production cost control, scheduling, safety and quality
• Experience with lean manufacturing, process flow and continuous improvement tools and methodology
• Demonstrable leadership experience, good financial understanding and people management skills.
• Strong project management skills
• IT Skills, specifically use of MS Office, bespoke Systems and reporting
• Resourceful, resilient and solution orientated
• Excellent communicator
• Experience of implementing and monitoring 5S initiatives

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

Danny Morson Way
Birch Coppice Business Park
Dordon, Tamworth B78 1SE