Textiles jobs

The Company:

Johnson Belfast provides high quality textile rental and related services across a range of sectors throughout Ireland and the UK.

We are looking for a highly versatile and self motivated Assistant Production Manager with experience who will be part of a small team in Belfast working on our evening shift. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment.

They must demonstrate flexibility with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude dealing with a wide variety of tasks.

· To assist the Operation Manager with day-to-day operational issues, to ensure the smooth running of the production department.

· To ensure that all areas of production are adequately staffed, resourced and utilised to the best possible effect for achieving operational targets.

· Take full responsibility for all recruitment including selection, interviews and any required testing of candidates.

· Take full responsibility for all production staff inductions, including sign off all relevant paperwork.

· Take full responsibility for managing staff probations, including 1, 3 and 6 month reviews.

· Take full responsibility for all staff training, including on the job training, health and safety training and maintenance of training records and matrix.

· To ensure that Health and Safety Legislation, policies and procedures are adhered to and culture of safe working promoted, including management of PPE.

· To ensure that excellent customer service is maintained by completing the required production units in a timely manner and to a satisfactory quality.

· To review the performance of production staff and identify, influence and implement training and development needs for these staff, whilst act as a mentor to direct reporting staff (supervisors)

· To develop a culture of team working across all departments.

· To ensure that the Management Team are advised and informed as appropriate.

· To develop clear and concise communication channels across all operational departments and all other business functions.

· To run and own the production department ensuring that all the areas are managed, maintained and controlled, taking full accountabilities for all aspects of production.

· To take full managerial responsibility on the shift as the senior manager on site, overseeing Production/Loading and any Transport issues.

· To be responsible and have a full understanding of financial implications of PPOH and calculate cost per shift/day/week.

· To work with the loading department to identify shorts and implement percentages.

· To be responsible for managing all production staff within your remit including welfare issues, always complying to the relevant legislation.

· To be responsible for and carry out all frontline HR duties e.g. return to work interviews, investigations, grievance and disciplinary meetings and to train supervisors to assist as required.

· To monitor and effectively manage holiday booking.

· To review, monitor and maintain systems to monitor overall staff productivity and performance.

· To monitor linen and other weekly stock checks and supply accurate information.

· To be responsible for general cleanliness and other factory housekeeping duties including the outside yard area. Factory to be left in a clean and tidy condition at the start and end of shift.

· To adhere to strictest confidentiality standards with regards to all company financial, salary and HR matters.

The above list is not intended to be exhaustive, and all members of staff are required to show a willingness to be flexible in helping in the smooth running of the company’s operation.

Salary will be dependent upon experience

Johnsons Belfast is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Pay: From £38,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person