Head of Production

At Reelables, we’re redefining how cargo and assets are tracked around the world. We have created the world’s first ultra-thin Bluetooth and Cellular 5G tracking labels that provide logistics visibility anywhere at an unheard of price.

Scaling production is our top priority. We’re hiring a Head of Production to take ownership of our end-to-end manufacturing operation, ensuring we can meet rapidly growing customer demand with consistency and quality.

This role is responsible for our in-house manufacturing operation - overseeing the production floor, equipment, processes, and team. You’ll lead and develop the people on the ground, improve how we operate, and ensure output scales in line with demand.

Responsibilities

In the first few months, your focus will be on:

• Developing a deep understanding of the current production lines and way of working
• Introducing, standardising and capturing processes to drive consistency
• Establishing enhanced patterns of working for the production and engineering teams
• Identifying skill gaps and process improvements required in the team
• Owning relevant aspects of health and safety related to production

Building on that you will:

• Drive consistent, reliable delivery of our tracking label products across multiple SKUs
• Champion continuous yield improvements in all aspects of production
• Lead on establishing best manufacturing processes, traceability, and achieving industry standard accreditation (ISO9001, GMP etc.)
• Take ownership of the relevant supply chain to ensure we optimise stock levels of components
• Help to develop and maintain MRP systems and processes
• Collaborate with sales and operations team to communicate lead-times and scheduling of customer orders
• Collaborate with R&D on the introduction of new products and the transition to BAU operations

Ultimately success in the role can be measured as:

• Orders fulfilled on time
• High quality product shipped to customers
• High yield from the process
• Happy team

Experience

• Working with early stage tech companies and driving the maturation of process and systems
• Defining, capturing and optimising production processes
• Managing production staff, including rotas, overtime etc.
• Introducing quality management systems and associated accreditation such as ISO9001
• Managing lean supply chains
• Working on reel-to-reel, tension-controlled, or continuous manufacturing systems involving tapes, labels, films, etc.

Whilst this is primarily a management role, you should be happy to roll up your sleeves and actively run the lines on occasion, to build familiarity and support the team.