Production Manager - Aylesbury - E5525

Algeco UK Limited, Manor Drive, Peterborough PE4 7AP; East Devon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Location: Westcott
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: UK03962

Production Manager
Salary ranging from £35-45k depending on experience + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + life insurance + tonnes of other benefits!
Are you looking for a company you can grow with? At Algeco we fill most vacancies from within – which means this could not only be your next job, but the one after that as well.

PURPOSE

To ensure the safety and welfare of the employees, plant & equipment and Production area, drive continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, process & productivity and mitigate risks to executing plan.

WHAT WE DO

Algeco is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world. We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off-site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use. As part of the Modulaire Group we have 300,000 units available in 18 countries throughout Europe, including the UK. We’re also active in Australia, New Zealand and China. So, when you join us, you’re joining a team that’s already established, highly successful – and hungry for more.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Production:

• Interpret the monthly, weekly and daily Logistics plans into an efficient, executable production plan.
• Deliver the daily production plan optimising resources and communicating performance against targets & KPIs.
• Coach staff in how to improve their productivity and quality performance.
• Lead daily workshop / review / planning meetings.
• Review performance data to deliver and measure operational productivity, depot performance and contribution levels.
• Responsible for the achievement of operational productivity, quality and ‘Lean’ targets.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvement through the identification and elimination of waste.
• Coordinate, set up and implement standard operating procedures for all production operations.
• Use continuous improvement tools to challenge the process and deliver best practice.
• Implement National best practices as identified in order to standardise Production operations across all sites.

Health and Safety within their perimeter of control:

• Responsible for management of SHEQ, safe working practices and adheres to Algeco Environmental policy.
• Responsible for embedding a health and safety culture.
• To report and investigate as appropriate and implement corrective actions for any observations, near misses, accidents or incidents in line with Algeco policy.

Management/Leadership:

• Monitor staff performance through appraisals, performance reviews, setting personal development plans in order to develop staff and maximise talent potential.
• Identifying resourcing requirements and following relevant processes to ensure recruitment needs meet. This will include completing requisitions, short listing candidates, interviewing and providing feedback.
• Weekly & Monthly documenting and reporting overtime worked to HQ and reporting total hours including, holiday, sickness & overtime for payroll.
• Manage, train, mentor and plan the use of human resources.
• Responsible for managing HR issues including discipline, absence, capability & performance management.
• Develop a culture of ‘team working’ to ensure smooth operations and consistency.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement in every area of the production facility.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Has P+L understanding for material and labour cost control.
• Demonstrable experience in building and leading a team.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of Lean fundamentals within the manufacturing industry.
• Has proven experience and ability to work effectively with internal and/or external customers.
• Experience of managing Health and Safety.
• Experience of delivering results against operational, service, quality, safety and cost targets.
• Ability to set standards for quality and ensure it is adhered to.
• Experience in managing and controlling costs.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Algeco UK, we respect and value differences and are passionate about our people, our customers and the planet. We nurture an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We are committed to building a culture that brings together the very best of our people and their unique skills, experiences, abilities and where they can flourish.

In joining the Algeco UK team, you will be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge as part of a collaborative team that is helping to innovate and play a part in building a better future and creating value for our customers, our people, society and the planet.