• Managing a team of approximately 25 employees in a busy work environment.• Responsible for the Management of the Manufacturing Systems which drive Manufacturing Operations• Scheduling, releasing and follow-up of Manufacturing Work Orders to meet sales forecast.• Load level Production based upon department capacities.• Perform appraisals, set objectives and update skills matrix.• Responsible for ensuring that production staff produce to a level that meets or betters our manufacturing standards. • Be responsible and accountable for all direct report needs, holiday planning, absence cover and whatever it takes to operate a smooth manufacturing and transport facility.• Creating, managing and analysing performance data and other information.• Working closely with the Financial Manager.• Establish schedule priorities and follow-up of production orders and purchase orders to meet customer requirements. • Resolve all production and transport issues effectively.• Be involved in the recruitment and selection of new employees and their induction.• Responsible for delivery scheduling adherence.

• Managing a team of approximately 85 employees in a busy work environment.• Responsible for the Management of the Manufacturing Systems which drive Manufacturing Operations• Scheduling, releasing and follow-up of Manufacturing Work Orders to meet sales forecast.• Load level Production based upon department capacities.• Perform appraisals, set objectives and update skills matrix.• Responsible for ensuring that production staff produce to a level that meets or betters our manufacturing standards. • Be responsible and accountable for all direct report needs, holiday planning, absence cover and whatever it takes to operate a smooth manufacturing and transport facility.• Creating, managing and analysing performance data and other information.• Working closely with the Financial Manager, Facilities Manager, IT Manager & HR department.• Establish schedule priorities and follow-up of production orders and purchase orders to meet customer requirements. • Management of all Transport, drivers and licensing.• Resolve all production and transport issues effectively.• Be involved in the recruitment and selection of new employees and their induction.• Responsible for delivery scheduling adherence.