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JOB PURPOSERemember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.To manage all areas of the finishing department: Flatpack, Window Patch, Glue. To optimise production output for the finishing department through effective organisation, co-ordination and resource management. Striving for continual improvements in machine productivity and efficiency, waste reduction, product quality and customer service levels.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESTo set and achieve targets in key performance in machine productivity and efficiency, waste, quality, customer service levels and Health & SafetyTo ensure Team leaders are capable of meeting evolving business needsTo develop the process capability in line with changing technologyTo develop employees both individually and as teams to ensure effective day to day management of peopleTo ensure effective inter-departmental communicationTo improve customer quality and service levels to reduce customer complaintsManage and control activities of all departmentsSet departmental objectives and monitor performanceIdentify recruitment and development needsHandle discipline and grievance issuesCreate and develop a team-working environment Support Team Leaders in achieving weekly targets in respect of production output, work in progress, service levels and machine efficienciesManage within departmental budgets set and identify opportunities for cost reductions in areas such as overtime, consumables, maintenance and wasteOptimise equipment and resource usage for effective and efficient outputBe proactive in developing solutions to operational issues Ensure effective communication within and from all areas of production to achieve common business aimsProvide regular performance statistics/ reports as directedLiaise effectively with Union representatives as appropriate Ensure compliance with all existing systems, standards and procedures within all areas to satisfy both company and customer requirements- ISO, Health & SafetyIdentify opportunities for improving systems of work, and successfully implementControl waste effectivelyDrive through and support the introduction of new systems and proceduresDirect and manage technical innovation and introduction within your department Develop & implement corrective action plans short & long term to improve Quality, downtime and to reduce scrap & inventory Drive productivity improvement 'standardisation across the business Provide training and instil a Lean culturethroughout the departmentcompliance to ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO14001 Standards, relevant legislation and compliance obligations through adherence to training and work instructionsPERFORMANCE INDICATORSAchieve departmental KPIs Constantly strive to reduce downtime to agreed levels Meet and maintain customer requirements in terms of quality and outputCompliance with the companys quality standards (PS9000 and BRC/IoP)Adherence to the companys health safety & environment standards (HASAWA Act)Maintain a good overall condition of work area through routine maintenanceAccurate & efficient control of components including filing and good housekeeping practicesSKILLS/QUALSTechnical expertise in all aspects of specific production processes relating to the finishing departmentFull working knowledge of BRC & ISO9001Essential experience of Lean Manufacturing Strong Management/Leadership Skills Evidence of Project Management in waste reductionAble to demonstrate reducing downtime and improve efficiencysAble to work in a fast paced environment FMCG preferredStrong commercial awareness and business acumen Computer literate, able to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook/EmailExcellent aptitudeMust be proactive Organizing, Planning, and Prioritising Workload to achieve targeted KPIsINTERPERSONAL SKILLSOral communication instruct/teach others, resolve complaints 'settle disputes, provide routine information to team leaders/co-workers, interact with peers/managers to share knowledge & determine work priorities, provide basic counselling and answer questions as required Written communication complete standard records & forms, produce other written correspondence including letters, memos, plans, notes, reports & emails and produce standard operating proceduresProblem solving use everyday judgement or basic calculations to perform basic tasks, analyse/evaluate information from multiple sources and use to solve problemsDecision making have the authority to determine and change prioritiesPlanning schedule and coordinate the activities of technical, financial and staffing resources to achieve company objectivesNegotiation negotiate with others about controversial and/or conflicting mattersCreativity develop new ideas, techniques, systems and policiesLeadership play lead role in meetings and committees and conduct briefings as necessary