Nano Purification Solutions Ltd employs around sixty employees here in the UK and US and from it’s manufacturing bases serves hundreds of customers based all over the world. We have a strong brand name in the design and manufacture of quality solutions for the treatment of compressed air and gas as well as products in the nitrogen generation sector. Working within a small manufacturing team you will have responsibility for the daily management and supporting of the manufacturing operations required to meet customer demands of our manufactured products. The person will need to manage the manufacturing team to meet targets which will include OTDP, NRFT and overall efficiency targets. They will also need to drive and motivate effectively and have effective communication skills to not only gain respect from their team but also to the rest of the business. The role will be key to driving and developing people and manufacturing efficiency.
Key Tasks
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the production team – work allocation, cell workload and the allocation of labour The control and issue of works orders, material quality documents and adherence the work cells adherence to standard operating practices Be the main link for Production with Goods In, Dispatch and Customer Service Department Management and resolution of general issues which affect the manufacturing areas Maintaining and making improvements regarding quality and efficiency of build, responsible for capturing the data needed to do this Manage Standard cost model (PK data) for manufacturing and ensure it is continually maintained Root cause analysis of problems within the manufacturing processes Support on KPI’s relating to manufacturing targets and improvements Develop training requirements that create a multi-skilled workforce Drive and manage 5S within the production cells Work with the Quality Department to support their drive to deliver NRFT improvements, scrap analysis and supplier metrics Maintain and improve safety within the production cells – at the individual level and from a factory perspective. Promote awareness of safety and ensure standards are maintained and adhered to. People Management – feedback, appraisals, training, holidays and sickness Support where needed to drive in other relevant accreditations such as HSE and environmental (ISO 45001 & 14001)
Required Skills
Two or more years previous experience in a Supervisory role and evidence of managing a team of people Some experience of ISO9001:2015 and how it fits in managing a manufacturing team Critical thinking skills with attention to detail and being able to give examples of this will be required Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks, with limited supervision. However training and continued support will be given where necessary Some understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles would be an advantage Flexibility to accommodate an ever-changing working environment and demands placed upon it Team player with effective communication skills Computer Literate (word, excel, outlook, power point)
Reporting structure – Day to day reporting to the Operations Director with involvement in regular meetings as a group where you will report on workload and progress
Starting Salary – depending on experience (reviewed after 6-month probationary period)
Working Hours – 39 hours per week in Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Holidays – 25 days excluding public holidays
For further information on our business and products please visit our website at www.n-psi.co.uk