Job Description

Production Planning

• Establish production programmes, deliver and monitor against them, provide 3-week look forward for team and one week, daily detailed plan for factory floors
• Establish and manage logistics and storage plans for goods in and out of factory, ensuring the factory operates with efficiency and operatives are clearly briefed
• Organise deliveries to site, liaising with site team on logistics there, any special requirements, ensuring they arrive on time
• Undertake regular reviews of production processes, engaging with the operatives, to ensure the continuous improvement, striving to increase productivity and decrease cost
• Prepare business cases for new equipment or changes to processes as required

QHSE

• Responsible for managing the Health, Safety & Environment within the factory in accordance with the ISO9001 processes including;

• Risk assessments and method statements
• Management of PPE & safety equipment
• Near miss and accident process
• Induction and training
• Ensure quality processes are followed, including recording of checks, management of NCRs and preparation of quality record for completed homes
• Work with team to reduce environmental impact of the company

Team

• Line management of factory supervisors
• Ensure all production staff have an appropriate development plan and are making progress against it, including taking part in regular reviews to ensure a consistent standard across the production workforce
• Oversee training to new operatives to guide them through the skill competency matrix and enable them to carry out works safely and to the correct standard.
• Manage workforce demand. Identify additional staff requirements in advance and get involved in recruitment process.
• Support factory supervisors as required in the management of production operatives including development and disciplinary processes

Technical

• Responsible for ensuring the manufacturing drawings and details are to standard and correct prior to issuing to production teams
• Work with technical team to ensure any errors or omissions are corrected and to develop new details as required

Material Management

• Identify all material requirements, place or ensure orders are placed and call offs managed for all materials required in production facilities
• Establish and manage standard stock materials within the factory including identifying requirements & replenishment

Manage receipt, storage and usage of materials including recoding usage on projects and identifying any non-conformances.

Special Requirements

Essential:

• Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence
• Production Manager with a can do/collaborative attitude
• Strong Planning skills
• Able to read technical drawings within the construction industry
• Flexible / Positive / Strong Leader / Highly Organised
• Good IT Skills including MS Projects

Desirable:

• 5+ Years as a Production Manager in an Offsite / MMC business
• Timber Frame / Light Gauge Steel Frame Residential Homes

• Ability to read, understand and abstract technical information from drawings and specifications to procure materials and services.
• Liaising with key company employees to determine their product and service needs.
• Raising thorough material order inquiries for tender and material purchases.
• Collate quotes, analyze & negotiate with suppliers for fixed annual pricing in order to maximize company returns.
• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
• Input schedules and orders onto inventory and purchasing software.
• Produce and issue schedule purchase orders in line with construction programming.
• Identify and research potential new suppliers.
• Research new products and services to meet the company’s goals.
• Assess and produce reports on total project purchases against set budgets.
• Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods while maintaining stock levels.

Special Requirements

Essential:

• Experience within construction procurement is essential
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of construction, engineering & civil processes.
• Ability to work under pressure, whilst ensuring deadlines are met.
• Experience with Word and Excel software
• Comfortable in a fast-paced Commercial environment

Desirable:

• Be educated to degree level
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or willing to work towards (CIPS)
• Timber Frame / Light Gauge Steel Frame Residential Homes

• Working with existing colleagues and stakeholders of the business
• To drive the implement of innovation for the benefit of our varied customer base and residents
• Introduce the technology of both hardware and software within the company within our build offering
• Drive our ambitions towards energy efficiency and ecofriendly technology
• Enhance user wellbeing benefits
• Taking a lead for both the existing UKRI and transforming construction grants being awarded
• Initiating grant applications both nationally and internationally for the purpose of business technology and enhancement
• Supporting the operational requirement of the business with regards to project management on pending and active developments.

Special Requirements

Essential:

• Experience as a PM first and foremost, operating within the construction/residential arena, having a technical, methodical, compliant, financial and sound administrative leaning, commercial and contractual awareness
• Must possess an inquisitive and creative mind.
• Must be independent and self-directed, likewise able to work and lead a team of creative individuals.
• Superior research and analytical skills to track and predict trends.
• Must be able to work creatively within a budget and use innovation to find ways of more effectively managing resources.
• Strong business knowledge, understanding of a variety of business practices, and familiarity with the company’s industry
• Must be able to collaborate with executives, creative teams, research and development, and product development teams.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuasively sell ideas.
• Must be willing to take calculated risks and manage expectations of both internal development teams and potential and existing customers.
• Computer literate
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers and suppliers
• Track record of delivering multi-unit residential schemes to local authorities and housing associations

Desirable:

• Project Management qualification
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• A background in marketing, research and development, product development, or strategy is recommended.
• Several years’ experience in the industry or working in a leadership role in a similar industry
• Must be well-versed in human resources and personnel management.
• Understanding of MMC building systems

• Ensure compliance with BOPAS / NHBC / ISO14001 / ISO9001 / ISO45001 / TM HSE Policy
• Manage and co-ordinate all site personnel including internal and external teams
• Ensure sub contractor outputs and performance comply with scope of works
• Update commercial and project managers with perceived or known risk to commercial or contractual terms
• Maintain project diary, documents and records – mitigating risk and maintaining a log of all progress and variations alongside the Commercial and Project Manager
• Produce project RAMS for each site and manage adherence by internal and external teams
• Appoint site management personnel as necessary, delegating where appropriate to ensure coverage of multiple projects
• Attend site progress meetings alongside the Project Manager
• Provide detailed feedback on sub contractor performance to maintain a preferred contractor list
• Liaise between Production Manager and site to ensure timely delivery and installation of modules
• Liaise with internal pre-construction teams to ensure appropriate specification of craneage, transport and specialist requirements prior to site start
• Attend pre-start site visits to assess risk and logistical requirements

Special Requirements

Essential:

• Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence
• SMSTS, CSCS Manager Card, First Aid
• A proven track record in delivering MMC projects
• Strong personnel management skills
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation and building regulations
• Competent in understanding technical drawings
• Flexible le to travel for projects as required and lodge-away where necessary
• A can do / collaborative attitude

Desirable:

• Minimum of HNC/HND in a construction/engineering related discipline
• CPCS Appointed Person for Lifting
• Minimum NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
• Experience with a BOPAS product
• Experience of NHBC and relevant ISO standards

• Work location – Cradley, Birmingham
• Full-time employment.
• Competitive package of salary, benefits.

+44 (0)1384 880630