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Production Manager

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
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Author
Andrew Horkan

Principal Consultant – Mechanical Design – Massachusetts