Production Manager

As a global market leader in the world of eyecare, Keeler’s dynamic business creates an exciting opportunity for career development.

We are a vibrant, future-facing organisation, with over a century of industry expertise. The highly-trusted Keeler brand supports our consistent revenue growth. We actively foster a diverse, inclusive work environment and continuously seek to drive sustainability across our organisation.

Keeler is a part of Halma, a global group of life-saving technology companies focused on growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Employing over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, Halma has major operations in the UK, mainland Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON: HLMA) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.

About the role

Responsible for achieving business goals when it comes to Health, Safety and Environment in Production Assembly area, adherence to product and production process design and best practice, production output and efficiency, continuous development of production staff, including recruitment, training, retention, promotion, and disciplinary issues.

Manage and evaluate people resources to ensure productivity and reaching business targets related to H, S, E, Quality, Delivery and Cost

Oversee a workforce of 80+ employees in the Assembly department

Responsibility to ensure that all products are assembled in accordance with the standard work instructions and meet the required quality standards.

Strive to reduce costs and increase productivity across all product lines

Ensure that your department operates in compliance with Keeler quality systems and passes all regulatory on-site inspections.

Communicate production goals and actual results to employees across Assembly department

Provide motivation, support and guidance to all employees

Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management

Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity

Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels

Support Technical Service Team in repairing customers products in the agreed Time scales

About You

Inclusive leadership style

Manufacturing experience from a wide range of disciplines; assembly, casting, machining, moulding, PCBA etc.

Expert knowledge of Keeler products and assembly operations

Competent ERP User experience

Team management experience - enthusiastic, energetic, well organized

Team builder and developer

Able to build, and guide development of relationships both internally and externally

What We Offer You

Competitive Remuneration Package including base Salary, performance related bonus structure, pension scheme, and other associated benefits.

The potential to work in collaborative work environment within Keeler and Halma Group

Career Development Opportunities within Keeler and Halma Group

Location of the role is based Windsor, Berkshire

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Join us in creating and delivering life-changing products and solutions that impact millions of people around the world, helping our customers bring an end to preventable vision loss.

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