Assembly Production Manager

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Assembly Production Manager

ITM Power

Location: Sheffield

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About ITM Power

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. Our technology is helping to pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry and other sectors to decarbonise.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it's no exaggeration to say that we're globally recognised experts in our field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.

In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.

Why join us

Our business is entering a significant period of transition, a pivotal stage of its development to scale its business while advancing its organisational culture towards a highly focused delivery company.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We've come a long way, join us to play a key role in the next step of our incredible journey!

What are we looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager where you will support and lead your team in daily activities relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. This position is seen as a position of significant responsibility and so should lead by example in following company policies and procedures. The successful candidate is also expected to make decisions within their department to meet the requirements of the business deliverables and to ensure the department is fit for purpose of the objectives set and able to flex with the growing needs of the business.

Responsible for co-ordinating and leading the assembly of container units along with the subassembly areas to support the builds of those units, from product release and into test. Along with preparing them for shipment where required. The role will manage all aspects for the mechanical and electrical build of the units using teams specialised in those areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure department meets or exceeds all expectations within aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People set out in policies and procedures or objectives set by ITM Power.

• Use KPI's to monitor and create reaction plans to ensure the departments are performing to the business needs.
• Monitor the departments work load (capacity) to report on progress and risks along with mitigation plans.

• Ensure staff are utilised and monitored for effectiveness to identify training and development needs.

• Conduct regular communications when required and escalate any concerns as they arise with resolution plans when needed.
• Create and deliver strategic plans to ensure the departments are operating at the most efficient level in line with business needs.

• Review and present plans to deliver on-time and in-full and to the quality requirements to our customers.
• Implement and drive kaizen activities e.g. 6S and ITM Production System - improvements within your department.
• Take responsibility for all HR matters within the team with the support of HR.
• Ensure the BMS system reflects operations within your area and ensure the teams are operating in line with it.

• Managing the assembly area and teams across all shifts and disciplines in the areas of Main assembly, Skids and supporting sub processes
• Using strong mechanical / electrical knowledge to support the team in issues/Kaizen activities arising during builds to find solutions.
• Lead / Support in co-ordination of all on-site external suppliers, contractors, sub-contracted services required for supporting the product assembly.
• Support manufacturing reviews for new / existing products, ensuring design for manufacturing.

• Ensure generation of manufacturing procedures via process flow, FMEA and SOPs.
• Review BOMs and route timings for the builds within your area, to ensure alignment of targets and achievements.

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• 6S in the workplace
• First Aid
• Fire Marshall/Warden
• Any other training deemed necessary for the role
• A relevant qualification in Production, Lean Manufacturing or similar is preferred but not essential

• Leadership and Management experience at a senior level within a manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with precision engineering and batch manufacturing of high value products
• Management of production schedules
• Experienced and strong understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly procedures in line with drawing instructions
• Experienced in leading multiple teams across multiple shifts to achieved required SQCD
• Competency with MRP systems - Understanding the use of MRP systems and interrogation for Bill of Materials, routings reviews and works order closure
• Ability to lead and create FMEA for process within your area of responsibility
• Stakeholder awareness/ ability to lead RA's and SOP to support your areas of responsibilities

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent people management skills supporting at all levels
• Able to communicate at various levels
• Stakeholder awareness
• Work as part of a team or independently
• Ability to highlight potential failures before they occur
• A good level of IT competence in Microsoft packages and any other IT systems as they are identified
• Excellent time management skills and a willingness to remain flexible

What can we offer you

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Holiday Purchase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Life assurance
• EV Car Leasing
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Motor Save Scheme
• Tech Save Scheme
• Onsite parking including free electric car charging points

We know your career is important to you, it's important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic

business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.