FUCHS is the world’s largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,500 employees in over 60 countries is visible – their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas, and skills are the foundation of our global business. Come be seen at FUCHS by joining us as:
Production Manager
* Location: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
* Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (8.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday)
* Position: Permanent
Your areas of responsibility:
* A hands-on role managing a team of production operatives.
* Coordination and implementation of all aspects of Wire Rope, Petroleum Jelly, and Rust Prevention plants.
* Ensuring that all manufacturing, filling and bulk loading schedules are achieved and completed in a safe and timely manner to satisfy customer demand and OTIF requirements.
* Ensuring operational activities are managed to cost, quality, time, safety and integrity standards.
* Manage plant operations to compliance standards including Local, Country, Business, Global, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and HSSE legislation, policy and standards.
* Ability to provide technical support and guidance for wire rope, petroleum jelly and rust prevention operations.
* Legionella inspection – responsibility for the routine checks of the cooling tower.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with cross-functional departments.
* Support with the embedding of Right First Time (RFT) behaviours into production, and support of Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to achieve best LEAN manufacturing practice.
* Maintain a good standard of housekeeping.
Qualifications we are looking for:
* Chemistry, Engineering or Process Operations degree or equivalent experience.
* Experience of production operations in lubricant/chemical industry.
* Good communication, team working, decision-making skills, with a good level of HSE awareness.
* Knowledge of six sigma and SAP would be advantageous.
These are your benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* Holiday Entitlement above Statutory
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme
* Free On-site Parking
* Free Supply of Workwear and PPE
* Free Eye Test Vouchers
* Employee Assistance Program
* Discounted Private Medical Cover