Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Omagh

Reporting to: Operations Director

Working as a key member of the Operations Management team, you will be responsible for a manufacturing engineering department that strives for operational excellence using best practice lean methods. You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for continuous improvement projects and events, developing and improving processes, procedures, and activities throughout Operations to ensure we meet all our KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale. This role will play a key part in the strategic direction towards operational excellence.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, train, and develop a team that includes lead Manufacturing engineers, senior manufacturing engineers, and manufacturing engineers by setting SMART objectives in line with company priorities.
• Responsibility for Manufacturing attribute ownership for existing & new models within ERP SYSTEM (Oracle TMS) ensuring accuracy and efficiency of material flow to production including kanban.
• Oversee New Product & Process Development, Design For Manufacture reviews, establishing processes and Production Launches.
• Ensure standard work, jigs, and fixtures are available for the production team to ensure safe, high-quality, and repeatable manufacturing techniques for existing products and NPPD projects.
• Lead by example with Problem Solving activities and coach the team in driving a people-focused lean culture.
• Promote Lean manufacturing tools within the business, focusing on Elimination of Waste (Muda), 5S & Visual Management, Kaizen, Level Production (Takt), Material and Assembly Flow, Pull Systems, Inventory Control, Plan for every Part, Just in Time, Jidoka, Kanban, Standardised work.
• Justify Actual Savings (e.g. Manufacturing Spend Savings, Rework reduction, Labour, Warranty, Waste Disposal spend) as well as Purchased Price savings where relevant.
• Work as part of the HSE Steering team in promotion of safe working practices in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and factory regulations, leading investigations, improvements, and problem-solving activities where appropriate in line with our Zero Harm vision.
• Assist with meeting all KPIs across the Big Five: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale, with an added responsibility for morale, developing and implementing Reward and Recognition initiatives.
• Work with the Operations team to ensure best practice setting up and refining assembly flow lines to improve efficiencies, increase capacity, and meet demand requirements.
• By using a hands-on gemba approach, proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques to identify takt time variation and build quality issues with the Operators, and train all staff to eradicate any such variation and their root causes.
• This will involve cross contact with all other Operational departments such as Production, Purchasing, Production Control, Stores, Quality, Facilities, Health & Safety, Manufacturing Engineering, as well as other functions such as Design Engineering, Customer Support, and any other as required.
• Assist with the continued implementation and development of Visual Management across all Omagh sites, supporting Production and other Operational teams to ensure adherence to MP Visual Management Road Map.
• Review processes and drive continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility and undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time.
• Ensure compliance with all general site Rules, Regulations, and Policies.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a senior position, leading people within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience leading, training, developing, and motivating large teams.
• Ability to demonstrate experience of working within a production line/manufacturing environment as a successful agent for change.
• Proven track record and practical experience of lean manufacturing tools and techniques and their application is essential.
• Proven experience of coaching and driving lean principles.
• Knowledge of cutting, welding, and fabrication would be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills are all essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent IT Skills, specifically with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) with a good understanding of CAD.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities without losing sight of targets.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Good general knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Ability to learn quickly, use your initiative, and work collaboratively as part of a multi-functional team.
• Self-motivated and action-oriented.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Highest level of integrity.

Why Join Us:

Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritise safety and commit to Zero Harm. Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued. We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way. We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential. Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations. We offer competitive rates of pay, Team Member bonus, Westfield healthcare, 32 holidays, pension, life assurance, LinkedIn Learning, on-site free parking, and Perks discount card.

How to Apply:

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