Production Manager (Fabrics)

* £40,000 per annum

* 40 Hours Per Week

* Great Team Culture

* Leading Manufacturer

Our client is a leading supplier within the home furnishings sector and due to continued growth, they're looking for a Production Manager for their fabrics department.

The Job

* 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 quality

* Reducing waste

* Efficiencies

* Productivity

* Minimising 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.

About you

* Proven track recorded managing a technical and quality focused manufacturing fabric plant and will be able to show detailed knowledge in this area.

* Experience of implementing lean management and managing change.

* Previous experience in a Supervisory/Managerial role.

* Knowledge of polymer coating chemistry and application thereof (Desirable)

For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to James at The Recruitment Fix