Production Manager

Job Summary – Production Manager

This role is dedicated to the overall management of production & production resources. You will review, organise and develop systems and processes in order to achieve:

- Plan, organize and manage the Liverpool manufacturing activities across 3 shifts 24 hours a day - Effective planning and co-ordination of activities within the area - Define and provide Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), analyse deviations from schedule, communicate and implement corrective and/or preventive action plans. - Effective supervisory control of all area activities and a process in which each shift has a detailed handshake of priorities and performance - Understand and communicate deviations from the plan for the area for the day - Effective management of a small team of area staff - Develop talent to ensure that the future management capabilities are defined over time. - Effective planning and co-ordination with support functions - Understand and positively influence impact on internal customers of the department / area - Integrate 5S as a best practice embedded within the whole team - Manage continuous improvement to ensure efficiency, quality and optimisation of delivery and value add to our customers - Liaise with stakeholders from other departments and create a relationship that fully supports aligned agreements and best practices

To support the area managers in relation to management of the department and activities, and coordinate procedures and work practices & quality standards.

Support Improvement activities in own area and other parts of the business.

Communicate effectively to other departments to ensure that Beckers meet customer requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

EHS & Quality

- Apply and encourage good working practices around chemical handling in accordance with COSHH regulations and training. - Ensure compliance with the company's accident prevention policy, reporting incidents and near misses when observed, undertaking preventative actions wherever possible. - Ownership of unsafe conditions within the area and actions to correct - Thorough record keeping ensuring full traceability of all operations. - Ensure regular safety inspections of machinery and equipment present at site are undertaken and records are kept up to date. - Arrange and assist in maintenance and calibration of machinery and equipment. - Ensure lock out / tag is used - Ensure necessary clean down of workspace and equipment to prevent contamination

KPI

- To manage local KPI's analyse and establish improvement actions in line with business targets - On a day to day basis plan, co-ordinate area plans in order to deliver product to appropriate time, quality and costs - First line Management and ownership of area activities and metrics to meet targets expectations internally and externally

Communication

- Provide constructive feedback to colleagues to support their personal development - Establish clear expectations regarding responsibilities, behaviours, and daily activities. - Ensure visual management is kept up to date - Provide accurate and timely communication to all stakeholders when necessary including pre-shift meetings, Team Briefs, and end of shift handovers - Provide continuous feedback to direct reports

Continuous Improvement

Involvement in C.I activities for own and other areas

People Management

- Increase operational effectiveness by supervising direct reports - Work with direct reports to improve overall service whilst driving efficiencies through process improvement and adopting best practices Provide training and development opportunities for team members and ensure a safe work environment consistent with company values. - Responsibility to motivate staff to help when there are additional pressures - Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team setting - To undertake any other duties as requested by line manager in accordance with company requirements

.What do you need for this role?/ Competencies & Behaviours

- Proven leadership skills, leading by example, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, honesty and integrity. - Be a confident, effective and challenging communicator, and be able to demonstrate a track record in leading teams to improve standards and efficiency in all areas - Management experience gained within a manufacturing environment. - A drive towards World Class Manufacturing and Operational Excellence - A proven track record of delegating, empowering, influencing and motivating people to achieve goals. - Develop and support people through coaching and feedback to achieve excellence. - Positive approach to self-development and achieving the skills required to fulfil the role. - Ability to positively adapt and respond to change for self and others. - An accountable mentality is essential.

Job Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience in similar role is preferable - Leadership skills - Strong problem solving skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet or exceed multiple deadlines

Our core values

- Customer Focus - Shape and Adapt - Team Spirit - Trust and integrity

Additional information

This role will be based on our site in Speke, Liverpool.