We are currently looking for a Production Manager to join a long-established and growing company based in Shannon, Co. Clare.
As Production Manager, your main function will be to Manage all aspects of the production process within the CNC Machine Shop overseeing a team of CNC Machinists, Production Planner, Production Engineer, Finishing Team Leader & Metal Finishers, Workshop Technicians, Administrator and apprentices.
This is an exciting and career defining position, with a focus on achieving company objectives related to safety, quality, cost, delivery and productivity, the new Production Manager will require strong people-management skills, good time management.
Responsibilities include:
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Create a positive winning culture of hitting delivery and quality expectations.
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Work to grow capacity when required on all aspects of post processing.
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Create and manage load capacity to manage spike requirements.
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Analysing all part drawings and determine how they need to run
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Leading the manufacturing Team to achieve key business KPI’s in line with company strategy.
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Lead the team towards a high performing production facility whilst also managing the challenging demand of fast turnaround short lead-time work.
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Use structured problem-solving techniques to determine root cause and apply appropriate counter measures
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Initiate Kaizens and maintain the program throughout the department.
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Overall efficiency and effectiveness of team and all equipment.
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Improve process flow and productivity
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Establish and maintain effective training that includes documented procedures, visual work instructions and individual employee schedules
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H&S responsibility for all areas.
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Responsible for financial budget and sales figures.
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Commercial activities linking to the sales team.
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Ensure technical support is available for production.
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All post-build processing and finishing activities.
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Build internal and customer relationships as main point of contact.
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Carry out team appraisals including people development and skills matrix correlation to business need.
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Conduct production capacity studies for manpower and equipment needs
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Manage holidays to ensure adequate capacity to meet operational and customer expectation.
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Ensure quality levels are being maintained and corrective actions are analysed, and corrective actions/improvements are being completed.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
5+ years of manufacturing management experience in a similar environment
5+ years of supervisory or personnel management experience
Aerospace, Automotive or Medical experience is a plus
Fluent English both written and verbal
