Aluminium Production Manager in Wakefield

Our clients based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire are looking to recruit a production manager. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Aluminium department. You will ensure that the operating systems, people and procedures deliver quality product in an efficient, cost-effective and timely manner.

You will be responsible for managing the Aluminium department performance, setting and agreeing objectives and KPI’s. You should work with the leadership team to improve people capability to achieve an empowered, skilled and engaged team, training and coordinating the training of CI tools and techniques, developing and delivering training materials ensuring measurement systems in the business deliver the information to allow the focus on the right business issues.

You will be responsible for:

• Establishing a strong culture of operational standards as a foundation for continuous improvement.
• Developing excellent internal working relationships with managers across the business; adopting a joined-up approach to resolving issues and improving quality and service.
• Driving efficiency and identifying, agreeing and implementing improvements in internal processes in order to improve service delivery, cost effectiveness and customer expectations.
• Organising and overseeing all the health and safety requirements for the department.
• Utilising problem-solving skills to support colleagues and assist with resolving any issues as and when required.

You will develop ownership of operational improvement throughout the line management structure; manage the department in line with the department plan; lead the department in the delivery of agreed goals and ensure staff are engaged and work effectively to deliver the plan.

You will work closely with the management team and Supervisors/Team Leaders to plan work, set targets, and ensure finished products meet quality standards and are met on time and in full. You will be responsible for ensuring that all staff comply with all safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment, monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as required.

You will regularly monitor product standards and implement quality control programmes as required; monitor the progress of the department and the achievement of individual and departmental objectives and KPI’s, ensuring these are aligned with the overall business objectives.

You will develop and implement standard operating and working principles, support and develop the personnel, providing coaching, mentoring and feedback; ensure regular communication with the team to ensure the smooth operation of the whole department.

You will manage the team performance and undertake annual performance reviews; review and agree department and individual business objectives, aligning these with the business objectives and agree team and individual key performance indicators.

You will undertake regular one-to-one supervision with the Production Operatives; ensure all staff are fully inducted into the business, including probationary reviews, identifying training needs and ensuring regular supervision.

You will assess the team’s training and development requirements and be responsible for ensuring the team are up to speed with all process and procedural requirements to provide a seamless and excellent customer experience.

You will plan and manage your own time to deliver requirements and build contingency plans for critical risks, undertaking routine and step change tasks concurrently; plan project activities and optimise the use of limited resources.

You will utilise available data to draft action plans and communicate priorities; plan and execute the collection of additional data requirements; undertake analysis to correctly identify the root cause; develop and present business cases for the investment including cost justification.

You will implement quality management and regulatory compliance strategies; be responsible for maintaining a safe operating environment; organising and overseeing all Health & Safety checks and adhering to both company and legislative requirements.

You will respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and effective manner; ensure both internal and external work areas are secure at all times; monitor the quality of the service provided, complying at all times with the CAR reporting and rectifying process; manage the efficient utilisation of space and mechanical handling equipment; work in accordance with health and safety regulations, ensuring the health and safety of all staff, reporting near misses and RIDDOR.

Any other reasonable duty that may be assigned.