My client, a well-established supplier to multiple big ticket corporate OEMs, seek to appoint a Manufacturing Manager for their Yorkshire site. On offer is an excellent financial package and the opportunity of progression within a large manufacturing organisation. Internal promotion is common and has led to this role.
Manufacturing Manager - Role & Responsibilities
Lead a team of manufacturing engineers, production engineers and continuous improvement / lean specialists to meet key business deliverables on a day-to-day basis
Regular contact/supervision with a team of experienced shift production managers
Assess strengths and weaknesses of team members and coach accordingly. Design and implement training and development plans for each team member
Lead smaller multidisciplinary project teams to introduce new product lines. Sideways management of production line, quality and maintenance staff
Ensure compliance with TS16949, ISO14001 and ISO18001
Knowledge of “make versus buy methodology. Evaluate cost benefit of outsourcing / bringing in-house stages of the manufacturing process
Ensure adherence to HSE & HR procedures
Manufacturing Manager – Skills & Abilities
Of graduate calibre with a minimum 5 years with a high precision highly automated manufacturing business. Automotive preferred. Electronics, plastic, glass, medical devices, etc all suitable
Experience with day-to-day management of a midsized team
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams. Working knowledge of quality, maintenance and design functions of a major business
CAPEX justification and budget responsibility
Knowledge of value stream mapping / lean flow projects to improve manufacturing operations
Computer literate, problem solver, a good communicator, with man management experience
Manufacturing Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Production Engineering Manager, Automotive, High Precision / Complex Assembly Industry
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