At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to drive manufacturing excellence and implement innovative projects.
- Company: Established supplier to major corporate OEMs with a strong growth culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for internal promotion and professional development in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Join a leading manufacturer and make a real impact in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in high-precision manufacturing; leadership and project management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
My client, a well-established supplier to multiple big ticket corporate OEMs, seeks 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.
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.
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.
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