Description

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