Purpose of the Job
Our Production Managers are responsible for coordinating suppliers to produce our clients’ designs and complement the project team by managing supplier production and overseeing assembly and packing of articles in the required quality and time frame.
We need you to be highly technically skilled, organized and attentive to detail (to operate and master our ERP system) - a good communicator, planner and team player able to work closely with our CAD engineers, production managers, account / roll-out managers, warehouse teams, logistic managers, installation teams and finance department.
This role will operate on a blended basis from the local HH Global office, client site(s) and remote.
Please submit your resume / application in English. Failure to do this will mean your details will not be reviewed.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management - manage all aspects of production with vendors, ensuring delivery timetables and maintaining current status of assigned projects at all times, brief design / engineering teams and verify mechanical drawing details, prepare quotations and indicate appropriate vendors for production, plan and track supplier production and set priorities accordingly
Supplier Management - develop and sustain excellent relationships with all suppliers, liaison between different material suppliers for cross production checks
Provide the ongoing training and operational supervision to more junior team members
Item Development - manage the process of development from design and engineering phase to the final presentation to the team
Project Documentation - ensure quality and final check of technical documentation (design drawings, production draw bill of materials, meta data), compliance with internal and clients standards and systems
Ensure ERP system is used to document all production related information and technical documentation
Communication - key contact for internal teams and suppliers on project status and details, provide clear and timely solution oriented communication to suppliers and internal team members
Quality Control - together with QC department, ensure quality and on time delivery of production articles, plan inspections at supplier’s facilities and on incoming components to warehouse, ensure packaging standards reflecting client’s needs
Financial Control - PO assignment to the most efficient suppliers, ensure the costs of the orders are in line with approved expectations
Claims Handling - manage claims of damaged or missing components
Knowledge, Skills + Experience
Strong experience in Manufacturing / Production / Assembly areas - ideally in Retail Fixture fabrication or related industry
Technical education is a big plus (furniture, mechanical, civil engineering, architecture)
Able to read and comprehend technical drawings
Advanced knowledge of materials and production technologies in joinery, metal works, plastics, printing and glass
Supplier Relationship Management skills - ability to build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and develop incentives to encourage suppliers to achieve greater excellence
Project Management skills - organizational and planning abilities in combination with time management skills and ability to multitask
Stress resistant and able to focus under time pressure
Excellent communication skills for both personal and written interaction with suppliers and internal teams
Ability to multi-task without losing focus and control
Drive for development and self-improvement
Advanced level of MS Office (MS Excel is a must)
Knowledge of ERP systems, 3D design software or Inventor or Solidworks
Both Czech and English fluency is required - advanced level required for daily written, verbal and technical communication
Driver's License B - active driver
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