Production Manager
Job TypePermanent
Real Time Recruitment Solutions
https://www.rtrs.co.uk
This is an exciting opportunity with an established and rapidly-growing Medical Devices company.
OVERVIEW
We design and manufacture to ISO 13485 and 9001. We are fortunate to have five highly skilled and conscientious craftsmen/women who assemble these complex devices faultlessly every day. Nurturing and growing the team and maintaining the culture is a critical aspect of this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a new role accountable for all aspects of production
- Material supply, material quality, product assembly, test, and on-time delivery
- Management of suppliers, negotiating current and new supplier contracts
- Assisting with supplier audits
- Plan buffer stock levels in agreement with the finance department
- Goods inward inspection to verify quantity and quality
- Effortless integration of the Quality Management System
- Servicing and repairs performed in accordance with the QMS
- All aspects of product support
- Plan for growth (pre-covid growth was 25% per year, we intend to exceed that significantly)
- Engage with Product Development to improve manufacturability, scalability and transfer to production
- Define strategy for department growth or outsourcing/dual sourcing finished goods or subassemblies when elements of production exceed our capacity
- Nurture and grow the team
- Maintain the productive and conscientious culture
- Personally perform production and maintenance activities when necessary to meet deadlines
- Grow our global service centres, ensure they comply with the QMS and assist with their enquiries
- Ensure production area meets Health and Safety requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous Experience Minimum five years in electronics production in a highly regulated industry (medical, aerospace etc.)
- Leadership experience
- Self-aware, nurturing, approachable
- One of the team, “getting your hands dirty” where needed
- Skilled communicator (written & verbal)
Manufacturing & Quality
2022-01-12
2022-01-12