Selle Royal (Italy) - Since over 150 years, Brooks England, a subsidiary of Selle Royal Group, has been an inconic reference in the production of bicycle saddles and accessories. Born in Birmingham, UK in 1866, Brooks continues producing their famous leather saddles from their factory in Smethwick, just outside of Birmingham, where time-honoured crafsmanship is practiced to the present day.

Selle Royal Group is looking for a Production Manager (M/F) for its Brooks production site in Smethwick, UK. He/she will be responsible for planning, controlling and coordinating the production activity and related human resources to optimize production performance and efficiency in line with market needs.

Main responsibilities:

• Monitoring, managing and improving manufacturing processes, quality and costs, ensuring the achievement of company objectives
• Periodic processing and release of manufacturing plans, MRP and PAC
• Overseeing machine and building maintenance
• Management of Contractors and suppliers
• Raising purchase and subcontractor’s orders (standard parts, components, tooling, consumables, services), management of intercompany requirements, booking in of goods
• Cooperate in issuing and monitoring yearly budgets (costs/investments) connected to the production site
• Managing and coordinating the factory workforce (about 30 people), managing specific needs of workers in cooperation with Operations Director and Accounting (vacations/work permits/sick leave/leave/accidents, etc.)
• Production Time & Methods management
• Fostering team-building and monitoring employees’ training needs
• Managing Health & Safety protocols, monitoring and implementing improvements in collaboration with HQ HSE team and local consultants
• Supporting the Operations Director in other operational projects.

Skills:

• Knowledge of craf/artisan production processes, processing/machinery/ and production planning
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Knowledge of the raw materials like leather, metals, etc.
• Knowledge of H&S fundamental legislation
• Leadership and Authority
• Interpersonal & intercultural communication
• Organization- and goal-oriented
• Proficient at time and stress management
• Problem solving

Requirements:

• Manufacturing/Workshop Background
• Min 10 years of experience in the same role or equivalent, preferably with artisans with high care and attention to details; experience in similar production sites like gloves, luggages, leather saddles or components will be a plus.