Production Area Manager in Colchester

Join to apply for the Production Area Manager role at Woods Air Movement Job Title: Production Area Manager (PAM) Department: Operations – Assembly/Primary Location: Colchester The Woods business was established in 1909 and continues to manufacture in Colchester, United Kingdom. We have around 250 people across all business functions from sales through design and product assembly & testing, as well as businesses in USA, UK, Germany & Singapore. Woods is a brand of Fläkt Group which is an international leader in wider HVAC products, systems, services, and solutions. As part of the wider group, Woods products are sold into multiple global applications through various routes to market including Group Companies, Agents & Distributors, Key Accounts as well as direct B2B. The Colchester site is also the Centre of Excellence for the group for all Axial, Air Movement and Fire Safety products and serves to enable product & system sales in Building Services, Industrial, Original Equipment, and Tunnel & Metro applications globally. Our brand and product range is internationally recognised and flexible, from short-lead-time standard products through to technically complex design-to-order products. Manufacturing activities on site in Colchester include Assembly, Product Test, Stamping, Machining, Fabrication, and metal forming. At Woods Air Movement, our culture and values are at our core: Ambition: We set ambitious targets, going the extra mile to achieve them and strive for excellence in everything that we do. Entrepreneurship: We challenge the status quo and are proactive in finding ways to achieve our objectives. We take initiative, work sustainably, getting things done efficiently and effectively. Accountability: We say what we deliver, and we deliver what we say. We behave with integrity and have a strong moral compass. Teamwork: We work together as a team, are transparent, inclusive, and leverage the diverse resources we have in the Group. Main Purpose of Role The Production Area Manager (PAM) will be accountable for the delivery of all targets and strategy, with a strong focus on continuous improvement across all KPI’s. Working alongside their counterparts and the Head of Operations to develop the structure, organize and delegate workloads and the production plan accordingly, the Production Area Manager will lead with direction and visibly while demonstrating the core organizational values, influencing a culture of dignity and respect. Main Duties & Responsibilities: This job description is not regarded to be exhaustive of all duties and activities required by the post. The post is subject to the needs of the business and will develop and change in line with the ongoing development of the role. Safety Audit the delivery of H&S initiatives including 5S. Delivering any pertinent communications to the team and addressing any first line issues raised. Conduct department safety walks – plan and delegate findings. Consult with HR on any non-compliance with occupational health surveillance or if further investigation is required. Lead accident/near miss/H&S investigations alongside H&S Lead – plan and delegate any findings or recommendations. Lead Risk assessments and review - plan and delegate any findings or recommendations. People Responsible for accurate Time and Attendance entries for team, adjusting where necessary. Manage people management issues at informal stage and formal stage 1 & 2 for performance and attendance, stage 1 for disciplinary. Conduct and grievance investigations when required. Own all administration relating to formal people management cases, ensuring all paperwork complete and retained in accordance with policy and legislation after any informal process. Define and plan workforce training & development plans. Direct point of contact for all Agency staff issues from request to start date. Lead for area 121’s and yearly appraisals – include SMART objectives. Manage LTS attendance cases. Define and plan capacity model for the area. Responsible for planning of new starter orientation. Quality Collaborate with Quality and OPEX to identify trend and define control measures/actions. Audit Q-gate processes. Conduct Quality investigations where necessary and action any findings or recommendations. Delivery Define and review KPI’s relating to quality, on-time-delivery (OTD) and productivity. Accountable for the delivery of the production plan within the capacity model. Deliver SIOP forecast month on month, adjusting headcount to suit. Collect data and cascade information for daily Gemba walk. Audit and review standard operating procedures (SOPs). Audit and review MeVisio data. Understand and build business continuity/recovery plan. Collaborate with Production Engineers to build a TPM plan for all equipment and review/audit. Support ongoing projects and delegate. Cost Lead scrap reduction projects and cost reduction initiatives. Identify growth and continuous improvements. Plan capacity model and staffing levels in line with departmental budget. Person Specification/Profile Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production leadership and management. Proven experience of ‘lean’ manufacturing techniques. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding deliverable targets. Knowledge of the SMART objective model. Initiative-taking with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Ability to motivate others to meet demands established by a busy schedule. Excellent verbal and numerical reasoning skills, able to communicate at all levels. In Return We Offer The Following Package Competitive salary 25 days Holiday (+ bank holidays) Christmas Shutdown 4% Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme Company Sick Pay Scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits Employee Discount Scheme Holiday Purchase Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Early finish on Fridays Cycle to Work scheme Woods Sports & Social Club (voluntary option to take part in events/activities for an additional small charge) Long Service Awards Free Car Parking Employee Assistance Programme & Access to Mental Health Support Learning and Development Opportunities Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, recruiting individuals on their suitability for the role, qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently able to offer sponsorship for this position. Therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK, and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK, cannot be considered for this role. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr