Production Manager

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Reporting to the Head of Production, the Production Manager will be responsible for managing production teams, processes and collaboration with other departments, to ensure agreed quality of finished products within agreed timeframes and budgets. Positively challenge safety breaches, report and encourage reporting (including near misses) through company systems e.g. AIR Drive Lean/5S principles through Production areas Ensure team work to identify any areas of improvement and encourage best practice. Support the development of the Manufacturing Excellence strategy Drive improvement activity and encourage best practice in all delivery To create and manage Key Performance Indicators for all Production processes Assisting the Head of Production and project planning department Collaborate with Project Management and Sales to feedback changes and cost saving Minimise any additional costs that may be incurred during the production process and report when and why additional costs have been incurred and how they can be avoided next time. Liaise with appropriate stakeholders to ensure customer requirements are delivered Liaise with Management to ensure the team has the necessary resources to achieve deadlines Motivating and organising staff To redeploy team to assist other departments and/or teams as and when require Manage direct reports to ensure standards of behaviour and discipline are met and maintained Support recruitment process for shop floor Identify training needs for both new and existing staff. To manage team absence and attendance of direct reports effectively e.g. authorise holidays, overtime, return to work interviews (as examples) to ensure production is not disrupted Support the management of appraisal process to shop floor employees Previous experience within a Heavy Industrial / Manufacturing role, ideally with electrical knowledge Experienced in Continuous Improvement / LEAN Manufacturing with good understanding of processes Strong people management skills Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills Strong Microsoft Office skills- A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: A merit-based annual pay review Enhanced annual leave Employee recognition scheme and long service awards Referral bonus Volunteer days Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year Sick pay scheme Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Travel opportunities (role dependent) Support in your well-being by access to + Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice + On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.Our commitment to comprehensive engineering excellence ensures our products and services deliver safe, reliable, quality critical power solutions that you can rely on. Anord Mardix promises innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.