Manufacturing Manager

Description

Manufacturing Manager role based in St Helens. Working for a growing SME Metal Manufacturing Company

Client Details

Our client is a well established and growing SME metal manufacturing company who are currently recruiting a Manufacturing Manager to run one of their production facilities

Description

Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives

Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.

Ensures the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive performance

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback and coaching

Responsible for translating the company's vision into actionable strategies

Focus on driving efficiencies & margin enhancement

Implementing automation solutions

Profile

A proven track record in running an industrial metal manufacturing facility. Metal assembly, mechanical engineering, machining, fabrication and welding advantageous

You must be comfortable working in a small to medium sized manufacturing company, circa 5m to 30m turnover and be able to demonstate the ability as a Factory Operations Manager to drive growth and profitablility in a business of this size.

You need to have experience managing production teams of 20 to 60 indirect employees.

Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work–related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Budgeting: Ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.

Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

Knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to continuously improve the business.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies : Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

Proven progressive responsibility in manufacturing, including experience in formal manufacturing operations leadership.

Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization, to direct and motivate people to ensure goals are met.

Proven experience in a manufacturing or operations management role responsible for a production site

Desired experience in sustainable manufacturing, embracing technological advancements, and implementing automation solutions

Strong analytical and problem–solving skills

Computer literate

Job Offer

50,000 to 60,000 plus package

Ad ID: 5416928171