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Factory Manager

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Factory Manager 

Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing management or a related role - Proven experience in overseeing production operations in a manufacturing environment - Strong leadership, strategic planning and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail- Proficiency in systems, production planning software (we use Sage 200) and MS Office Suite - Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in a manufacturing setting - Resilient with an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety - Experience in training and developing manufacturing personnel - Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture- Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity- Analytical thinker with a methodical approach to problem-solving. Strong proactive leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams- Customer-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality products.Key responsibilities
Staff Management

Co-ordinate all aspects of the manufacturing process, ensuring operational efficiency and product quality
Oversee the entire factory team to facilitate the day-to-day operations and escalate any issues to senior management where necessary.
Implement and enforce quality standards and, in conjunction with the Compliance Manager,
 Ensure all operations comply with the client's health and safety regulations and company policies
Ensure that training and standards for all factory staff are maintained and that new employees are trained up to the client's standards by an appropriate instructor
Sign off holiday requests whilst ensuring that there is enough cover in the light of any planned absence. 
Ensure adequate cover is in place in the event of unplanned staff absences 
Co-ordinate and plan any overtime and document what tasks are to be carried out to ensure the hours worked meet business requirements.
Ensure that the daily morning factory meetings are carried out and that by the end of day e-mail is sent to all concerned.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and annual appraisals
Interview for new recruits in conjunction with the HR manager
Maintenance / Breakdowns

Take responsibility for and co-ordinate the response to any factory equipment breakdown.
Oversee equipment maintenance and troubleshooting processes
Ability to show initiative to find alternative solutions (thinking outside the box) to streamline production to maximise productivity
Co-ordinate the routine maintenance schedule for all factory equipment 
Prepare Permit to Work paperwork for on-site contractors 
Stock Management

Ensure that an empty IBC count is carried out every week and reported back to purchasing
Hold weekly production meetings with sales and purchasing 
Liaise with purchasing in respect of the quantity of raw materials that need to be ordered and the timescale to ensure no delays in the production schedule.
Co-ordinate waste count and removal from the site in a timely manner
Production 

Plan and organise production schedules to meet demand and targets
Creation of batch cards from Sage 200 for all planned production
Coordinate with purchasing for raw material procurement and inventory control
Address and resolve production-related issues or delays
Ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments involved in production.
Lead root cause analysis for quality or production failures.
Working hours: 9am - 5pmProbation: 3 month probation periodDays of work: Monday to FridaySalary: Dependent on experience and skill setsHoliday: 23 days holiday (3 of which need to be taken during the Christmas shutdown) plus statutory Bank HolidaysPension: Company pension after successful completion of probation period

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