Factory Manager

Responsibilities:

• Plan and draw up a production schedule
• Decide on and order the resources that are required and ensure stock levels remain adequate
• Select equipment and take responsibility for its maintenance
• Set the quality standards
• Ensure that the production will be cost effective by estimating costs and negotiating and agreeing budgets with both clients and managers
• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
• Monitor productivity rates and product standards and implement quality control programmes
• Organise the repair of any damaged equipment
• Liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times
• Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
• Work with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
• Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for management
• Supervise and motivate a team of workers
• Review worker performance and identify training needs.

Requirements:

• You must have a minimum of 5 years’ successful production management experience.
• You must have strong planning and organisation skills and ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems.
• You must have the capacity to grasp complex concepts easily.
• Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality, the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers and clients,
• Strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget at the right time
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask, strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines are essential for this role.
• You must have a results-driven approach to work and ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.
• You must be proficient in relevant computer applications.