Production Manager in Romsey, Hampshire

A leading research & development client of ours is currently looking for a Head Of Production to join a growing team. You will be responsible for the planning and control of all their products. You will liaise with cross-departmental stakeholders to understand the manufacturing needs, undertake materials management, manufacturing planning and ensure that materials reach production on time. You will be responsible for work in progress, use of inventory, stock takes and issuing documents for the production team.

Primary Job Purpose
* Ensure all customer product orders are realised for On Time Delivery in Full
* Plan the workload, materials, and tooling for all build demands.
* Raise external requirements to build on subcontractors and suppliers.
* Liaise with Operations Delivery to ensure Production Plans are understood and communicated to the rest of the business.
* Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure materials plans are in place.

Key Responsibilities
* Interpret the recommended MRP requirements and review order recommendations, prior to order placement.
* Work with Supply Chain to ensure purchase requisitions are raised timely and materials are delivered on time.
* Monitor job status in conjunction with Operations delivery and procurement teams.
* To work closely with Operations Delivery, Support and Project Management teams to provide regular project updates, stock and order information, along with opportunities for improvement.
* Work closely with Engineering teams to ensure system compliance with relevant change notices and current build status.
* Liaise with Finance and support end of month cycle counting, WIP reporting and material audits.
* Identify and support with MRP material planning business improvement activities.
* Review and replenish consumable items in a timely manner.
* Undertake such other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job holder's experience and qualifications, as may be required for the smooth operation of the business.

Skills required:

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Experienced with MRP tools (SAP,IFS would be advantageous)
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques
* Experience managing small/medium manufacturing shop floor team will be an advantage.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.