Production Manager

Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, is a global leader in engineering and IT services, as well as a key player in the smart industry. Present in 30 countries, our 50,000 experts combine technological expertise with deep industry knowledge to build a more sustainable future, driven by a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Key responsibilities

Production planning and execution

• Plan and run the production schedule, so that robots and sub-assemblies are built on time, in the planned quantity and at the planned cost.
• Turn demand forecasts and customer orders into build plans, capacity plans and material requirements.
• Set up and run assembly, integration and end-of-line testing, and keep the work instructions current.

Supply chain and suppliers

• Work with Purchasing and Engineering to select, qualify and develop suppliers, including sub-suppliers where needed.
• Make sure suppliers meet our Quality Assurance Agreement: Production Process and Product Approval (PPA), incoming inspection, traceability, non-conformity handling (8D) and deviations.
• Manage inventory, delivery performance and shortages, and agree recovery plans with suppliers.

Quality

• Own the quality of what leaves the line: inspection plans, test coverage, first-pass yield, and handling of non-conformities.
• Run root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and make sure traceability is complete for every robot.
• Support compliance with applicable standards and legal requirements for the product (for example CE marking).

Engineering interface

• Be the production voice in design reviews, so that designs are buildable, testable and cost-effective.
• Manage engineering changes, so that every change reaches the line in a controlled way, with updated documents and trained people.
• Take new products from prototype to series production.

People and organisation

• Lead, develop and, where needed, hire the production team, including technicians, planners and shift leads.
• Create a culture of safety, quality ownership and continuous improvement.
• Make sure the team has the training and tools to do the work safely.

Facilities, safety and budget

• Own the production area and its layout, equipment, tooling and test stations, including moves between buildings.
• Ensure health and safety, ESD and cleanliness standards are met.
• Own the production budget and report on cost, output and quality using clear KPIs.

Continuous improvement

• Apply lean and data-driven methods to reduce lead time, rework and cost.
• Introduce automation and digital tools where they pay off, for example for tracking and test data.

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• 8+ years in manufacturing or production, of which 3+ years leading a production team or function.
• Proven experience taking a complex electromechanical product from prototype to series production.
• Hands-on knowledge of production planning, supply chain and supplier quality methods, such as PPA (VDA Volume 2 or APQP), 8D problem solving and traceability.
• Experience with a quality management system, ideally ISO 9001.
• Track record in lean and continuous improvement, and in using KPIs to steer a team.
• Clear, direct communication with engineering, purchasing, quality and suppliers.
• Degree in engineering, industrial engineering, operations management or an equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.

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