Production Manager

Purpose of the Job

• Planning and Scheduling: Plan, schedule and oversee daily, weekly and monthly manufacturing activities to meet production targets and delivery deadlines.
• Production Oversight: Allocate resources to meet manufacturing KPI’s.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate and develop a team of ~30 production staff.
• Process Improvement: Monitor and improve performance of manufacturing and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all products are manufactured to the required standards, specifications and quality levels.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage challenging yet achievable production plans for all Raytec product ranges, ensuring optimal allocation of work to individuals and teams in Security, Hazardous, and other production areas to meet customer demand.
• Supervise and line manage production operatives and team leaders, conducting 1:1s, appraisals, and fostering cross-skilling to enhance workforce flexibility.
• Measure, communicate and improve manufacturing metrics. Liaise with the sales department to date future orders and communicate current lead times.
• Work with quality and engineering to resolve issues and implement changes. Maintain compliance with standards such as ISO9001 and ISO14001 in production and dispatch areas.
• Enforce housekeeping rules and health & safety requirements.
• Identify, propose and implement improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues to maintain operational flow.
• Manage A-line product builds to minimise customer lead times while maintaining sensible inventory levels. Contribute to the daily shipping list and re-dating production orders in line with changing customer requirements using SAP and other databases.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in a production management role within the manufacturing industry.
• In-depth working knowledge of ERP / MRP systems and production planning.
• Strong leadership skills with experience of managing teams of 10+ people.
• Excellent people management skills, with a track record of developing teams and individuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across teams and departments.
• Excellent understanding of production workflows, planning and quality control.
• Ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly numerate and PC literate (MS Word, Excel, databases).
• Familiarity with quality and environmental systems (e.g., ISO9001, ISO14001).

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Experience with business improvement techniques.
• Background in new product introduction.
• Commitment to self-development.
• Understanding of health & safety principles and practices.

Reporting to

This role is reporting to the Operations Manager.

Working Hours

This is a Full-Time position working 08.30 – 17:00 Monday-Thursday, 8.30-2.30 Friday as standard.

Location

The role is based at our Head Office in Ashington, Northumberland.

Raytec Perks

• Attractive Salary & Bonus Scheme.
• Health care scheme.
• Company Stakeholder Pension.
• The Raytec Employee Club (TREC) which hosts regular social events, sports activities and parties.
• 25 days holiday, up to 30 with long service, plus bank holidays.
• Early Friday finish.
• Free coffee, tea, filtered water and fruit.
• Free onsite monthly catering.
• Long service incentives and rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted leisure facilities membership.

The Company

Founded in 2005, Raytec are world leaders in LED lighting for safety and security. We have over half a million products actively in service and employ over 80 staff. We have two offices located in Northumberland, UK, and Ottawa, Canada and sell to over 70 countries worldwide. All our products are manufactured in-house and have been installed in some of the most challenging environments on planet earth from the Arctic Circle to the Jungles of Borneo. Raytec are carbon neutral and are committed to building a global business while also protecting the environment.

Core Values

In addition to specific requirements for each role, we expect every Raytec member of staff to display our three core values of expertise, initiative, and integrity:

• Expertise: We strive to be experts in our field. We use our knowledge and experience to deliver outstanding products and customer service.
• Initiative: We’re not content with standing still. We push boundaries and improve how we do things on a daily basis.
• Integrity: We’re honest, approachable, and open to change. We set high standards and take pride in the work we do.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your CV to Michelle.spinks@raytecled.com