Production Manager

Gillingham, Kent
Reed

JOB TITLE: Production ManagerREPORTING TO: Managing Director Duties include but are not limited to:• Reporting to the MD, accountable for all workshop and installation operations ensuring all works are delivered on time, within budget and quality standards met.• Lead, manage and accountable for all production operations including – Machining, Assembly, Finishing, Wrap and Pack and Installation• Liaise with project managers supporting with programming of projects• Scheduling and management of all project work orders through workshop departments and installation ensuring project timings and budgets are met• Preparation of production status and throughput reports• Quality control of all work orders as they move through the production and installation process• Accountable for all workshop and site based health and safety, ensuring adequate training of all staff, SSOW are followed, and all operations are carried out within HSE regulations• Workshop maintenance, including creating and maintaining workshop machinery and plant maintenance schedules ensuring LOLER and PUWER regulations are met• Ordering and management of workshop inventory, maintaining stock levels to ensure production output is optimised• Overseeing identification of project specific material requirements, ensuring materials are ordered in advance and delivered prior to commencing production• Develop and establish operational systems and processes to optimise workshop production and maximise throughput ensuring a high standard of quality control Requirements• 5 years plus experience as joinery production manager delivering high end residential joinery• Sound knowledge of fabrication and finishing procedures with a wide understanding of joinery materials including timber, boards, veneers, laminates, and hardware• Strong technical and execution capabilities with ability to solve technical problems and details between different types of materials such as wood, metal, glass, laminates, veneers etc• Commercial awareness is essential, including a good understanding of project budgets• Confident with IT systems and use of digital production management software• Experienced in managing, developing and building effective teams• Strong management and communication skills• A keen eye and attention to detail• Excellent organisational ability• Highly motivated