Head of Production - Wales, Wales

- Engineering & Manufacturing

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 KPIs.
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.
Bachelors 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

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