Job Description
We are seeking a Production Manager to lead our production team. The primary purpose of this position is to supervise and coordinate the activities of a production team - Operators & Technicians, to ensure that all assembly/production of all scheduled products is accomplished in conformance with quality, cost, time and to the customer's satisfaction.
The company operates a standard working week of 42 hours. Shift work and overtime are part of our normal manufacturing requirement and you must be prepared to work a two, three or four cycle shift pattern including weekends or any such shift pattern as required by the company when required to do so.
* Organise and coordinate a production team to manufacture quality product on schedule and in a safe and efficient manner
* Initiate and drive production and quality improvement projects in line with the principles of Lean Manufacturing
* Identify and allocate production resources, i.e., people, equipment, time, maintenance and calibrations
* Complete timely performance reviews and appraisals
Responsibilities:
* Manage the Company Time and Attendance System for direct reports
* Provide direction and support to manufacturing team members
* Grievance/disciplinary/corrective action case management
* Ensure good housekeeping is maintained
* Ensure that all employees are adequately trained to quality and EHS procedures
* Meet all requirements of QMS to a high standard in a medical device manufacturing environment
* Daily communication with customers to ensure quality, schedules and deliveries are met
* Maximise efficiencies and performance on production cells