FINISHING DEPT MANAGER (PRINT INDUSTRY)
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Job Reference Number |
14221510 |
Client ID: |
RI/EC-00126 |
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Posted On: |
Nov 17 2009 |
Location: |
KILKENNY, KILKENNY |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Benefits: |
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FINISHING DEPARTMENT MANAGER- Kilkenny - (Print Industry)
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Finishing Department Manager will be responsible for managing Finishing Department people and product. At a high level this includes the through-put of all work, the quality and standards, and the team performance.
Management of the Finishing Department
Finishing Department Manager is responsible for:
· overseeing all through-put and ensuring it reaches a high standard per schedule seamlessly through the department to the back door · manages the highest level of utilisation and quality output within strict performance targets and expectations· has knowledge and expertise across machinery and finishing equipment
· working on own initiative and managing the challenge of working under pressure with a busy team
· manages issues to conclusion when unforeseen conditions delay or alter schedules within the team
· deflects and resolves internal team disagreements and misunderstanding using HR, Production Manager, or as appropriate.
· Finalise finishing schedule and the priorities set
Within the team ensures finish quality meets and standards meet customer expectations, therefore the Finishing Department Manager has to ensure team members:
· meet their individual demands and deliver on time, per schedule and specification
· has knowledge or obtains knowledge across finishing machinery and finishing equipment
· liaise with Health and Safety to ensure that all H&S requirements are met
· consistently follow a schedule of work, chases jobs, and follow tasks through to their completion
· read all job bags and act according to specific instructions required of them
· checks contents of job bags for samples, proofs or other information that will guide their work
· collaborate with other team members and employees of the organisation
· undertake a 15 minute shift hand-over at each shift (problems, issues, information exchange to allow smooth production flow.)
· maintain professional attitude to assisting and helping colleagues
· have an excellent understanding of English, both verbal and written, and be able to absorb and communicate technical information
· maximise technical knowledge and know-how
· are reading job bags, follow guidelines, and are signing as appropriate
· raise the standards and eliminate repeat errors
· resolve or escalate problems quickly or as appropriate
Monitor and manage preventative maintenance
· Adopt and implement pro-active maintenance plans
· Maintain and clean equipment as outlined by individual machine manual per machine check list
· Act quickly and according to maintenance requirements
Implement best practices to maintain ISO standards
· Utilise ISO standards and processes as outlined
· Adopt an ISO mentality
Build strong working relationships with team members
· Remain calm and measured under pressure
· Focus with strong attention to detail and a desire for highest quality
· Adopt a flexible attitude to over-time and week-end work
· Apply strong organizational skills and is detail oriented
· Self managed and motivated
· Take ownership and responsibility of product and machinery and team
For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar vacancies contact Eoin on: 087 0505417 / 056 7786631 or e-mail in your curriculum vitae in the strictest confidence.
Your curriculum vitae will not be released without your prior approval.