Production Assistant (Manufacturing)

Olicana Products Ltd have just celebrated our 75th birthday and we look forward to the future and to adding new staff members to our highly motivated and skilled team.

We are seen in our core industry as the market leaders in UK and Europe from our base here in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

As well as great flexible working conditions, we pay a twice-yearly bonus as well as staff being able to join our Employee Ownership Trust which enables real ownership amongst all our staff members.

If you would like to find out more please contact us through indeed or the office admin

We currently have an role for Production Assistant (Manufacturing) to enable the efficient throughput of products in our manufacturing facility.

Purpose of the job :To assist production work to agreed protocols using are manufacturing system. Provide support and guidance for the shop floor Team Leaders in completing the work to plan in a timely and efficient manner and communicating to sales any deviation that will affect the customers delivery date.

Reports to :Production Manager

Duties : As an Production Assistant your responsibilities will include but are not limited to.

• Liaise with the Production Manager, Department Supervisors, Sales, purchaser regarding requirements for material, customer orders and SUBCONPARTS.
• scheduling and intervene as when required to bring deliveries back in line with schedule.
• Responsible for monitoring Production adherence against plan, work closely with Operations.
• Enforce the adherence of Mestec our manufacturing system.
• Co-ordinate and prioritise job orders in line with the business needs.
• Expedite and maintain status reports to the Sales Team.
• Liaise with the Production Manager/ Department Supervisors to update workloads.
• Liaise with the Production Manager to update works orders making sure these are kept up to date daily, and that work orders are being actioned in accordance with customer requirements and scope of work.
• Investigate MES (Mestec) anomalies, ascertain root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Take ownership and drive continuous improvement of internal KPI's, understanding any deviations.
• Provide cover for Office Production Team members in their absence.
• Other duties as and when required.

Communications : The post holder will be in regular communication with:

• Production Manager
• Shop Floor Team Leaders
• Sales

Competence Profile

• Good IT skills. Familiarity with ERP systems would be an advantage.
• Product/Process Knowledge.
• The ability to effectively communicate using both verbal and written communication that delivers high levels of confidence in those dealt with.
• The ability to think through and adopt a clear, sensible approach ,prioritising and organising tasks and activities to meet deadlines. Makes most efficient use of time and other resources.
• The ability to pragmatically solve problems using varied approaches and considering all relevant factors and options before making a decision/taking action.
• The ability to encourage people working within own function and the broader business.
• The ability to demonstrate energy, drive, commitment and dedication to achieving both own and company success.
• Proactive in approach, resilient under pressure, ability to maintain clarity and vision, and possesses a strong results orientation.
• The ability to meet the expectations of both internal and external customers, through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements.

Personal Qualities

• Methodical
• Honest
• Sincere and genuine
• Confidence inspiring
• Driven
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work Small Team
• Dedicated and conscientious
• Flexible
• Problem solving and decision making
• Change orientation / continuous improvement

Employment & Educational Background

• Preferably have knowledge of Manufacturing
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems in a ‘make to order’ environment and factory route processing.

Working Hours : Mon - Thurs - 7.30am to 4.30pM/Fri 7.30am to 12.45pm

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Experience :

• Product management: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REF. 28092022