Production Manager – Plastics Additive Manufacturing

at  Quickparts

Our site in High Wycombe, UK, has an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to oversee the in-house manufacturing of plastic 3D printed products, for a wide range of industries, ranging from film and tv, automotive, medical and motorsport.
The Production Manager is responsible for the technical management, supervision and control of the 3D printing processes, managing the teams, monitoring projects through manufacture to the delivery of the finished components. The role encompasses both office and workshop environments.

• Reporting to Operations Manager / Site Lead,
• Overseeing the Plastics Additive Manufacturing production processes,
• Managing and developing a small existing production team to reach quality and delivery targets of customer orders,
• Supporting the existing team with your engineering knowledge and guidance,
• Create, execute and monitor daily, weekly and monthly production schedules,
• Assisting with maintenance and problem solving of equipment,
• Implementing and monitoring maintenance schedules,
• Hands-on assistance with manufacturing activities during periods of high demand, including manual work and 3D printing support structure design,
• Manage stock levels within the department,
• Assisting sales team with new enquiries,
• Implementing the company’s safety, health, environment and quality requirements,
• Striving to reduce costs and increase productivity,
• Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and make recommendations for improvement.