Job Title: Print Manager
Location: Tewkesbury
Job Type: Permanent / Shift Work
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Circa £45K
This Job Description is intended as a guide to the type of role the Job Holder is expected to perform. As the nature of our business can vary with changes in customer requirements and operating procedures the following tasks are the key duties of the role, but it is understood that the Job holder will undertake any function in which he/she is adequately trained or competent. If in time, significant changes to the role are experienced, a new Job Description will be issued.
To be fully responsible for all areas of the print process and their ancillary operations, meeting customer delivery and quality expectations whilst maximising and continuously improving production efficiencies and minimising costs. The role is at the heart of the management team, and therefore must show consistence and measurement in decision making, whilst listening to, and respecting team opinion.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Responsibility for all areas of the print process and their ancillary operations including warehousing and shipping. Meeting customer delivery and quality expectations whilst maximising and continuously improving production efficiencies and minimising costs.
Producing all monthly production and quality KPI's relevant to areas of responsibility.
Ensure adherence to all Productivity and Quality KPI's.
Understanding lean principles and leading cost reduction projects and productivity improvements within area of responsibility
Being Health and Safety focused at all times by contributing to the standards within the site and identifying any non-conforming areas
Leading GEMBA walks in line with A3 Strategic review
Managing the engineering and cleaning crew with clear objectives and regular reviews
Ensuring that all areas of responsibility retain set standards of housekeeping at all times
Taking ownership of projects and ensuring that all project deliverables are achieved in agreed timescales
Understanding customer requirements and liaising where required in good time with the internal customer services department when issues arise
Owning the site planned preventative maintenance program in both the print and finishing departments by managing overhauls of key equipment
Driving continuous improvement and best practice initiatives in the key elements of manufacturing performance
Motivating and developing team members in order to empower the production environment to contribute fully to the business objectives with a view of recognising development opportunities
Working with HR to ensure that all aspects of people management are carried out in line with company policies and procedures. These include conducting appraisals and performance management, absence management and conducting investigations and disciplinary where necessary.
Investigating any customer complaints by implementing corrective actions based on root cause analysis
Validate all data taken from SFDC and prepare reports in standard format
Managing new product introduction in area of responsibility & participate in new product design and development
Participate in appropriate capacity planning discussions to meet output targets
Motivating and incentivising team members with prompt feedback, site relevant information and improvement requirements - Clearly leading the daily management meeting
Promoting a communicative environment within your area of responsibility and contributing to a good team spirit within the management team
Promote a holistic team working ethic by example
Supporting the Production Planner and understanding the basic elements of PSA, covering the role when required
Deputising for the Operations Director when absent
QUALIFICATONS:
The successful candidate should preferably have previous experience of working within a similar role gained within the manufacturing industry. Candidates must be able to demonstrate consistent decision making, project management and problem solving skills. You will be communicating at all levels, so ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of a team is essential.
The successful candidate must be computer literate and have an understanding of computer systemsShould possess a third level qualification, preferably to Degree level
Have strong knowledge of Pharma / Life Sciences customer quality and delivery requirements
Technical knowledge of Prepress, Print and Finishing would be an advantage
Logistical, analytical and organisational skills.
Strong Engineering background highly desirable
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Numerical / Verbal reasoning skills
Yellow or Green belt trained would be advantageous
QUALITY:
All functions to be carried out in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 quality management standard requirements with particular reference to the sites Quality Policy, Policy Manual & relevant Works Instructions.
BEHAVIOURS:
Observant and Driven
Starter/Finisher
Flexible attitude
Self-motivated
Team player
Work on own initiative
Proactive and engaging
HEALTH & SAFETY
Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others and working with due regard to the responsibilities detailed in the company's Health & Safety Policy Statement.
Take the lead with regards to any H&S issue throughout the department, ensuring that all staff are complying with the company procedures
ENVIRONMENTAL
All functions to be carried out in accordance with the sites Environmental Policy.
BEHAVIOURS:
Accountability
Excellence
Integrity
Respect
Flexible attitude
Self-motivated
Team player
Work on own initiative
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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