Production & Facilities Manager

Smart Solutions is actively recruiting for a Production and Facilities Manager to join our bespoke glazing manufacturer, based in South Wales, covering the UK and Europe.
Responsible to the Head of Operations, the role of the Production & Facilities Manager is to organise and oversee the manufacturing of glass and the running/maintenance of all machinery and equipment. This is a decision-making role at Operational Leadership Group level.
The Production & Facilities Manager is responsible for the efficient running of all production lines and the quality of the output of glass and other goods. The post holder will collaborate with the Production Planner, Team Leader, Despatch Section Leader to meet daily and monthly targets.
They will also need to liaise across different departments to ensure that these targets are met. This includes Sales and Installation to ensure that product is completed as scheduled. They will also need to liaise with Procurement to ensure future jobs are efficiently planned with a clear understanding and a timescale.
The post holder will also be responsible for the functioning and maintenance of all machinery and equipment within the factory. This will include achieving and maintaining maximum efficiencies as well as any planned maintenance, services or general upkeep/cleaning of the machines and equipment.
Our Values are essential to our clients business, and the expect everyone to adhere and represent the following: Honesty, Fairness, Respect, Trust and Pride.
Key Accountabilities
* Overseeing and managing daily and monthly targets
* Overseeing the day-to-day production plans and liaising across departments
* Managing all Production Operatives including training and performance management
* Maximise efficiencies on machinery and equipment
* Managing Despatch and quality control
* Facilities maintenance and planning
* Health & Safety/Fire Safety
Job Responsibilities
* Managing all Production Operatives to ensure targets are met and performance and capability is monitored.
* Overseeing the delivery of quality to pre-agreed standards.
* Liaising with managers in other departments to understand requirements and agree schedules to complete jobs required.
* Working with Procurement to ensure all jobs are correctly planned and that there is a clear understanding of each job timescale.
* Approving and scheduling planned maintenance to machinery and equipment to ensure that all is maintained and serviced appropriately.
* Consulting with all Production Operatives on the installation, safe and efficient use, cleaning, and maintenance of all items of machinery and equipment.
* Making timely recommendations on any potential replacement equipment required.
* Ensuring all processes are conducted to be compliant with legislation, regulations, and guidelines. This includes:
1. Conveyor systems
2. Facility checks
3. Electrical installations
4. Machine fitting
5. Calibration
6. Refurbishments
7. Pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance
8. Plant installation and improvement work.
* Enforcing and monitoring all health and safety regulations across the factory and storage units. The post holder will be responsible for attending all health and safety meetings and accurately recording meetings and information.
* Manage and oversea fire safety protocols and procedures
* Managing budgets and providing reports as required.
* Helping to shape and deliver objectives as part of overall strategy delivery.
* Performing other duties as assigned.
Skills and Requirements
Proven experience at management level, with an exceptional knowledge of production within the glass or construction industry.
Understanding of quality standards and a good knowledge of industry law, rules and guidelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational and leaderships skills
Ability to coach and manage personnel.
Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines or delegate when appropriate, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Familiarity with standard business software, including Excel, Office etc.
Pay & Benefits
£30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
Discounted corporate gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
8 hour shift
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00, Friday 08:00 – 14:30
Ability to commute/relocate to Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff
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