Harmony Fire
Production Manager
Chesterfield
Posted about 1 month ago
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Department: Factory - Management & Admin
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chesterfield
Description
- Execute daily production plan to align with customer demand.
- Monitor workflow across departments such as CNC machining, manufacture, painting, and assembly.
- Ensure all doors meet required specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
- Work with Technical/Quality team to effectively RCA on NCR’s.
- Supervise and lead production teams. Lead tier meetings and champion SIC drumbeat.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste (Lean principles).
- Coordinate with sales, procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Oversee maintenance of all machinery.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and safe working practices.
- Control production costs, labor efficiency, and material usage.
- Investigate and resolve production issues, defects, or delays.
- Maintain production reports, KPIs, and performance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Strong leadership and team management in a manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of door manufacturing processes (preferable).
- Knowledge of CNC machinery and automated production lines.
- Quality control and attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
- Good communication across departments.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Resilient and proactive.
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Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
- Proven experience in a Production Manager or Supervisor role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Track record of driving improvements within a growing business. OTIF, OEE, Scrap reduction.
- Turning challenges into opportunities.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (desirable).
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Skills
Leadership
Team Management
Manufacturing Processes
CNC Machinery
Quality Control
Problem-Solving
Continuous Improvement
Communication
Efficiency
Lean Principles
Production Planning
Health & Safety Compliance
Cost Control
Production Reporting
KPI Management
Resilience