Production Manager / Supervisor

Elmbridgeuk; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead a team in the production of mixed paints. This pivotal role requires a dedicated individual to ensure production efficiency, quality, and safety while fostering strong relationships across teams. You will oversee daily operations, manage resources, and participate in leadership meetings to drive performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a rewarding position that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in production at a supervisory level is essential.
• Strong communication and team management skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the production team to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of production orders and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Team Management

Resource Planning

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Mathematical Skills

Time Management

Tools

Order Wise

Job description

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for the production team and for the production of mixed paints for wood coatings, industrial & metal coatings, and aerosols, making it a key role within the business. You will ensure the company achieves the throughput, efficiency, and quality of produced materials while developing good relationships between the production team and other business teams. It is important to recognize that if production is disrupted and goods aren’t delivered, the perception of our brand and company could be damaged.

As part of the production team, you will plan, organize, coordinate, and control operations. You will also be responsible for local area stock control within the facility and maintain kanban stocks of key products as appropriate. You will be expected to participate in regular review meetings about production and be part of the Operations Leadership Team.

Performance Objectives

• Responsible for health and safety in your working environment.

Supporting OTIF:

• Production / Manufacture of the required daily demand of products.
• Production / Manufacture of any kanban or buffer stock.
• Resource planning / allocation throughout the day to ensure maximum output of orders received.
• Updating the Sales teams with order progress.
• Update Order Wise with the latest order status, product, and build plan information.
• Working with colleagues to ensure that they support our production needs, and that the production processes run efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Building strong working relationships internally.
• Meeting deadlines and contributing to an excellent level of service to clients of the business.

Supporting Cost Control:

• Budgeting.
• Reduce process waste and unnecessary costs to create a streamlined process that supports fast production throughput times.
• Checking that quality standards are met.

Compliance Expectations

• Respect and deliver the company’s values and our “3 Uniques”.
• Respect all the team, management, and colleagues at all times.
• Remember HILO – Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, and Objectivity.

Responsibilities/Duties Frequency

DEPT 1 – Production

1. Manage / Supervise the team – resource management during the day. Daily

2. Ensure a clean and safe working environment is maintained and H&S adhered to. Daily

3. Ensure all production orders are fulfilled within a timely manner, meeting Elmbridge expectation of next day delivery. Daily / Weekly

4. Inform Sales Team of order status (through Order Wise) and inform of any delay in production. As required

5. Ensure wrong build plans are identified, systems updated, and sales order or product code data amended. As required

6. Formulation Requests handled with relevant manufacturer’s. As required

7. Ensure maintenance of all Paint mixing equipment for consistent use. Daily

8. Involved with physical production and cover for team members when they are off. As required

9. Clear communication with stock control departments and purchasing requirements / stock discrepancies. As required

DEPT 2 – Team Management

10. Daily Huddle with Production Team. Daily

11. Hold Weekly Production Meeting. Weekly

12. Attend Weekly Operation Meeting (HoD). Weekly

13. Upkeep of Company Required Training. As Required

DEPT 3 – Projects

14. Assisting with and implementing the Order Wise Manufacturing Module processes. As Required

• Self-Motivation and a willing attitude to assist both colleagues and clients.
• A polite, confident, and friendly manner in general and on the telephone.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and building relations.
• Ability to manage time well and be flexible.
• Confidence using computers and other equipment with embedded IT systems.
• Excellent presentation, listening, and communication skills.
• Neat and tidy personality.
• Good knowledge of the company’s products and services.
• Reasonable grasp of Mathematics and typing skills.
• Ability to communicate with others about ideas, updates, findings, questions, and problems related to the tasks being undertaken.

Ideal Selection Criteria

• Previous experience in production at a supervisory level.
• Previous experience in a Distribution based business.

If you are committed to high levels of excellence and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!

To apply, you’ll need to submit the following items along with any additional documents you think we would benefit from seeing:

• A short covering letter explaining your interest and why you’d be a cultural fit.
• Resume / CV (Microsoft Word or PDF online please).
• Detailed industry experience including successes you helped deliver.