Manufacturing Manager (2nd Shift)

Granite State Manufacturing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in England is looking for a Production Supervisor who will oversee manufacturing activities, ensure safety compliance, and manage production schedules. The ideal candidate has significant experience in production oversight, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. A competitive benefits package is offered, including 401(k) matching and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

401(k) company matching

Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and equipment operations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of the production department.
• Plans production operations and establishes priorities for products.
• Reviews production and operating reports to resolve problems.

Skills

Supervision

Production planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Two-year certificate from college, technical school, or military training

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in an industrial organization by performing the essential functions and responsibilities personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the manufacturing department and its employees.
• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Trains employees, addresses employee complaints, and resolves problems.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observes all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

• Two-year certificate from college, technical school, or military training, eight years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of MS Office and Windows based computer programs; ERP/MRP based company-wide sales order administrative systems.

• Able to measure performance to goals and standards. Able to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Able to communicate effectively.

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company matching
• Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Competitive health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program