Production Manager
Posted 2 days ago
- Ilminster, Somerset
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Reporting to: General Manager
Location: Donyatt, Somerset
Hours of work: 39 hours per week with a 1pm finish on Friday. The post is also suitable for part - time or job share.
Background
Knight Electrical Switchgear is a specialist provider of electrical switchgear, control panels and related products. The companys products are built in a dedicated factory in Donyatt and installed in hospitals, schools, naval bases, solar farms, EV charging stations etc throughout the UK. The company is successful, innovative and widely recognised as one of the foremost suppliers of its type in the UK.
Responsibilities
Daily management of the companys production, goods - in, dispatch and stores
Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure on time and on budget product builds Influencing others to ensure the manufacturing plan is up to date and achievable
Identifying and promoting safe and efficient working practices and improvement initiatives Development, monitoring and motivation of 20+ staff
Leading at planning and department meetings Implementing company policies and quality standards
Monthly audits
Vehicle fleet management
Oversight of factory maintenance tasks
Profile
Experience of managing a team in a production, electrical or engineering environment Understanding of manufacturing / assembly processes
Planning, delegation and time management
Ability and tenacity to pre - empt / overcome problems and find solutions
Negotiation skills and the ability to influence
Organised and efficient
Use of Microsoft Office and similar software
Experience of working within as ISO 9001 environment
Electrical / mechanical experience an advantage but not a requirement
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Location: Donyatt, Somerset
Hours of work: 39 hours per week with a 1pm finish on Friday. The post is also suitable for part - time or job share.
Background
Knight Electrical Switchgear is a specialist provider of electrical switchgear, control panels and related products. The companys products are built in a dedicated factory in Donyatt and installed in hospitals, schools, naval bases, solar farms, EV charging stations etc throughout the UK. The company is successful, innovative and widely recognised as one of the foremost suppliers of its type in the UK.
Responsibilities
Daily management of the companys production, goods - in, dispatch and stores
Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure on time and on budget product builds Influencing others to ensure the manufacturing plan is up to date and achievable
Identifying and promoting safe and efficient working practices and improvement initiatives Development, monitoring and motivation of 20+ staff
Leading at planning and department meetings Implementing company policies and quality standards
Monthly audits
Vehicle fleet management
Oversight of factory maintenance tasks
Profile
Experience of managing a team in a production, electrical or engineering environment Understanding of manufacturing / assembly processes
Planning, delegation and time management
Ability and tenacity to pre - empt / overcome problems and find solutions
Negotiation skills and the ability to influence
Organised and efficient
Use of Microsoft Office and similar software
Experience of working within as ISO 9001 environment
Electrical / mechanical experience an advantage but not a requirement
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