Fabric Production Manager

Proman

  • Levenshulme, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Fabric Production ManagerHours: Monday – Friday 07:30-16:3040 hours per week – 1-hour unpaid breakSalary: DOEJoin a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative window blind systems and fabrics. Take the next step in your career with a company that combine state-of-the-art technology with a passion for quality, style, and performance.Their commitment to excellence extends to every part of their business from cutting-edge extrusion and manufacturing facilities to the people who make it all happen.As the Fabric Production Manager, you will manage the daily requirements of the fabrics manufacturing department. The successful candidate will have a proven track recorded managing a technical and quality focused manufacturing fabric plant and will be able to show detailed knowledge in this area.Duties include:
  • Direct daily management of the manufacturing departments within the Fabric’s Division and the employees therein.
  • Review fabric operator requirements through agreed planning to ensure best utilisation of machinery to achieve stock deadlines and specific targets.
  • Drive performance on KPIs, namely:
Improving qualityReducing wasteEfficienciesProductivityMinimising out of stocks * Review processing performance to schedule.
  • Review and develop when agreed the manufacturing capability and performance in line with the company’s changing requirements.
  • Ensure correct operator training and machine running procedures are met and are reviewed on a scheduled basis, including operator assessments.
  • Monitor fabric processing and ensure consistent and repeatable operating specifications are met and variances are highlighted.
  • Monitor production performance against targeted waste.
  • Review and in agreement manage the departments training and health and safety manuals.
  • Work closely with the departments QC team to ensure agreed finished quality standards are met and identify areas of improvement.
  • Ensure all planned maintenance is carried out in line with agreed schedules.
  • Ensure all production data is accurate and within the running specifications for the fabric qualities produced.
  • Assess the machinery with the maintenance department to ensure correct operation.
Essential Criteria:
  • Experience of implementing lean management and managing change.
  • Previous experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role.
  • Evidence of strong analytical skills.
Desirable Criteria:
  • Knowledge of polymer coating chemistry and application thereof.
Benefits: * 33 days holiday (including statutory)
  • Auto enrolled into a Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance covering 2x your annual salary.
  • Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day.
  • Free car parking.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family.
  • Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Discount on blinds and shutters, upon successful completion of your probationary period.
  • Peer to peer recognition programme.
  • Christmas saving scheme.
  • NHS health checks.
Please contact Emma Young at Winsearch UK for further information – emma.young@winsearch.ukWinsearch act

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