Production Manager

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for a Production Manager for a client specialising in manufacturing medical products for a 6 month FTC.

Your responsibilities will be varied, and you will direct and control production operations at the Plymouth site to ensure that all targets are met within the specified quality standards and budgets.

The company is committed to provide additional training in order to help employees achieve development.

What will this role involve?

* Pro-actively driving a zero lost time injury culture through risk assessment / incident reporting / hazard controls.

* Ensuring day to day governance and disciplines in line with to medical device standards.

* Management of labour and overtime, ensuring the structure and resource within the department is aligned to the pro

duction requirements.

* Manage the day-to-day performance from each of the manufacturing areas.

* Create a multi skilled workforce through effective training to aid business stability.

* Provision of daily and monthly reporting data in line with pre-determined operational targets.

* Drive effective problem-solving issues and support the on time closure of Non-conformance / CAPA system.

* Coach and mentor employees to ensure effective performance in their roles.

* Promoting and driving a continuous improvement culture with quantifiable Year on Year savings.

* Communication and consultation with other departments on productions issues.

* To lead the daily operational Tier 1 meeting and feed issues into Tier 2 meeting.

* To participate in stakeholder meetings and compile reports where required. What we're looking for?

* Educated to a good standard, i.e., foundation degree or higher.

* Proven experience in leadership and motivation of others with the ability to lead by example.

* Working knowledge within a manufacturing environment with extensive experience in similar role.

* Experience of medical device products and / or working within a regulated environment to the requirements of cGMP / ISO:1485 would be advantageous.

* Able to demonstrate achievement and continual improvement against key performance targets and objectives.

* Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.

* Able to manage own time effectively, prioritise tasks and deliver to critical deadlines.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Sound knowledge of lean principles and tools.

* Ability to respond quickly to change.

* Keen attention to detail and must be computer literate

This position is for a 6 month FTC and offers a very competitive salary.

For a confidential chat and additional information, please contact Sarah at our Truro Branch

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.