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Introduction

We require a Production Manager to join our busy Manufacturing team, based at our site in Abercynon, South Wales.

The role of the Production Manager will be to manage and maintain the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Assembly area in terms of employees, machinery and resources to achieve budget requirements and operational KPI's.

Requirements of the Role

• Manage the safe and effective use of people and equipment to achieve the daily, weekly and monthly production plan.
• Work in conjunction with planning to produce capacity plans.
• Ensure that the manufacturing processes are operated by appropriately trained people in line with the manufacturing work instructions. This is delgated through the supervisory structure.
• As part of the operational team, participate in the setting of operational KPI's and cascade to the manufacturing team.
• Lead the manufacturing team in the acheievement of the operational KPI's and budgeted requirements. 
• Lead and champion continuous improvement/ lean activities in line with the BE LEAN principles.
• Participate in the project management process for NPI and provide resources as required. 
• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are adhered to by the team.
• Manager holds responsibility for ensuring product quality, and shall have the authority to stop production to correct quality problems. 
• Interact with customers at all levels as required. 

Health, Safety and Environment 

• Ensure all processes have been risk assessed and the appropriate work instructions for the safe operation are specified. 
• Ensure that operators are trained to the specified work instruction.
• Ensure that the H&S reporting system is being followed. 
• Ensure that all near misses and accidents are recorded and analysed for root cause and corrective actions are implemented to prevent reoccurance. 
• Ensure manufacturing operation is compliant with the relevant legislation and TT roadmaps. 
• Participate in the HS&E committee meetings and departmental inspections. 

Competancy

• A role model of the TT way behaviours for the manufacturing team and colleagues.
• Display all times the highest level of professional integrity and honesty
• Ability to be able to communicate competently and effectively at all levels and supported by strong listening skills.
• A flexible approach to team working with the ability to both lead and work as part of the wider operational team. 
• Demonstrates a participative management style to encourage team engagement.
• Structured and systematic approach
• Flexible and open minded approach with a determination to succeed. 

Qualifications, Skills, Personal Qualities (CORE)

• Proven track record in effective operational team management.
• An understanding of target and budget setting and the development of plans to achieve.
• A clear understanding of how a manufacturing process should be configured to ensure stable and effective outputs. 
• Demonstrated ability to implement lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve the manufacturing performance.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify and implement new technologies to add value to the existing processes. 
• Manage and control the costs in line with budgets.
• Degree/HND or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. 

Qualifications, Skills, Personal Qualities (DESIRABLE)

• Previous experience in a connector or harness manufacturing
• Knowledge of our customers & their industry

What We Offer

From this role you will have the opportunity to develop the experience needed to explore and progress within the TT Electronics Abercynon or the wider group if this is in your own career plan.

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Site incentive plan
• Financial wellbeing benefit
• Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted Gym membership at local leisure centres
• Specsavers vouchers
• 75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Our Recruitment Process

Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process.

Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility.

Due to the specific projects TT Electronics Abercynon Supports we are unable to sponsor work visas for this role. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance and hold UK or US citizenship.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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