Special Metals is Hiring!

Special Metals is the world leader in the innovation and manufacture of high-Nickel, high performance alloys. Special Metals is owned by Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), a global conglomerate operating in more than a dozen countries that manufactures complex metal components and products for power generation, aerospace, space exploration, military and other mission-critical applications.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness, empowerment, and respect that embraces the differences in who we are.

The Hereford operation is the major European production facility in PCC Metals & Forgings Group and we now have an exciting/ challenging opportunity for a Production Manager to join the Special Metals Wiggin (SMW) team.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Business Unit Manager, this Production Manager has overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery/Throughput, Cost and People in the department. In addition, the role will be responsible for the identification of performance improvement plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects, Productivity and OEE.

Role Summary:

• Accountable for leading, motivating and engaging with Production Supervisors, Team Leaders and Production Operators through effective communication e.g. team briefings, regular interaction on the shop floor, involvement in Zero Harm and Zero Defects teams.
• Responsible for achieving throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets by reviewing and planning for daily, weekly, and quarterly labour & equipment, tooling and supply requirements.
• Establish priorities relating to plant requirements, communicating with supporting departments to ensure business needs are met.
• Lead the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements and on-time delivery to the customer requirements.
• Accountable for daily analysis of variable labour costs, working with Production Supervisors and Team leaders to determine required staffing levels and support labour re-allocation across the plant as required.
• Carry out management responsibilities including recruiting, and training employees; planning, directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Accountable for flexibility of the workforce to address skills gaps and create an adaptable workforce and will be responsible for Training Needs Analysis for the team.
• Accountable for all aspects of SHE within the department, responsible for any accident investigations, incident reporting (including updating Gensuite) and risk assessments. Must continuously promote safe systems of work and ensure corrective actions are closed out in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Demonstrable experience of leadership and people management within a manufacturing/ Engineering environment - 5 years min.
• Engineering qualification/ experience expected.
• Able to deploy department/business objectives into day to day plans and roll out and delegate to teams, able to clearly identify day to day priorities and create action plans to deliver.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines and to prioritise work effectively.
• Experience and exposure to a unionised environment advantageous.