Production Manager

The Company

Nuvonic unites Aquionics, Berson, Hanovia and Orca under one name and purpose; to grow a safer, cleaner healthier future for everyone, every day. We are seeking an outstanding Production Manager to run production activities at its system manufacturing facility in the UK.

Nuvonic is the innovator in sustainable UV technology for water, air and surface disinfectant on a global scale. Our mission is to support nature’s purity with science by protecting people and processes from harmful contamination. Employing more than 180 people globally, the group lead in the design and manufacture of Ultraviolet disinfection technology for a wide variety of applications. Products range from standard to custom engineered solutions involving chemical, light science, electrical and mechanical engineering and are distributed globally.

Products are supplied to a wide range of customers including Coca Cola, Pepsi Cola, Danone, Samsung, Pfizer, Kraft Foods, Astra Zeneca and Wartsila, among many other leading brands.

Operations are based in the UK, Germany, USA and China, and focuses on three value streams:

• UV Lamps, based out of Slough UK, lamps have been at the heart of our business since 1924. Design and production of our own UV Lamps gives us control over the critical component at the heart of our products and gives strategic advantage over our competitors.

• Water disinfection, displacing chemicals in water treatment in many applications such as: food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, marine, drinking water and wastewater.

• Air and surface disinfection, treating conveyor belts in production environments, cooling units, and air supplies.

The Role

The position, based in Slough UK, will be working as part of the senior team within the operations function. Overseeing a production team of up to 25 people, responsible for producing Electrical Control Cabinets, Pressurised Water Vessels and testing all manufactured equipment to ensure requirements are met. There is an emphasis on team development, with people, quality, and sustainability at the centre of everything.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and planning production resource levels to drive efficiency and meet financial targets
• Review and monitor production progress to ensure on time delivery
• Ensure products are produced to required quality standards
• Leading managing and developing employees through structured performance management
• Using LEAN practices, improve production techniques, driving efficiency and reducing waste
• Implement a culture of continuous improvement, creating an inclusive environment for the team
• Recruitment of staff members to ensure capacity requirements are met
• Management of staff holidays, sickness, and all other HR related issues
• Monitoring production KPI’s to drive improvements through implementation of best practices
• Manage calibration of all shop floor tooling
• Ensuring excellent levels of Health & Safety are both implemented and followed
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards

The Individual

We are looking for a leader with a successful track record in Production Management. You will be a driven self-starter who is looking to make a difference.

You will need to have / be:

• Degree or equivalent in engineering or related field
• Data driven with strong analytical skills
• 5 years + in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems
• Previous Production Management experience
• Strong & proven leadership skills
• Able to work in a pressurised environment

Benefits include a competitive base salary, 25 days holiday, up to 10.5% company contribution Halma pension, SIP share scheme and Life assurance.