Head of Production

This Head of Production opportunity in Bournemouth comes with a genuine mandate to change things, not just keep them ticking over. You''ll own production performance outright, from downtime and overruns to on-time delivery, with the authority to fix what''s holding it back. If you want your results to be measured, visible and recognised, this is where you prove it.As Head of Production, you will benefit from: 31 days holiday (195 hours), including bank holidays, with a Christmas shutdownEnhanced pension, 4.5% employer and 4.5% employee contributionsDeath in service coverEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFree on-site parkingFree eye test with contribution towards glasses39 hour week with a half-day Friday As Head of Production, your responsibilities will include: Own production performance against monthly output and on-time delivery (OTD) targets, leading recovery plans where neededDrive measurable reductions in downtime, overruns and lead times, using production data to eliminate recurring causes at sourceLead change initiatives from concept to full implementation, bringing Team Leaders and the wider workforce with youDirect production planning and prioritisation, adjusting as priorities shift and keeping the shop floor clearly informedLead MRB and NCR resolution through root cause analysis, working cross-functionally with Quality, Planning, Engineering and QuotingDevelop Team Leaders, set clear expectations, tackle underperformance and manage workforce ..... full job details .....