Manufacturing Manager

Our client is a UK leading manufacturing business, with a network of manufacturing operations and manufacturing plants across the UK. We are now seeking an experienced factory/production manager to be based at one of their micro manufacturing plants in the Stowmarket area.

Applicants will be invited from a variety of backgrounds but will be required to demonstrate experience of leading and developing manufacturing teams.

The successful applicant will lead a small multi-functional production team of circa 12 to 15 heads, covering manufacturing and office support functions, to achieve key targets within the factory environment.

The role will be reporting to the group Operations Director, providing excellent opportunities for personal and career development through an in-depth and recognised training and development program supported with significant and sustained investment.

What’s in it for you as Manufacturing/Operations Manager:

• Base salary £40k per annum, plus bonus
• Double digit Company pension
• 33 days holiday per annum
• Days based position Monday to Friday
• Training and career development opportunities

Key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager:

• The development and promotion through effective communication of Company, Factory and team plans and their focussed implementation to achieve defined objectives.
• People Management, motivation and development of the team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives.
• Technical expertise to facilitate the rigorous application of manufacturing techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing Capability.
• Implementation of and adherence to all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
• The development of systems and standards to deliver world-class standards of housekeeping using the 5S principles.

Essential Qualifications & Experience for Factory Manager / Operations Manager:

• Knowledge and experience of manufacturing processes with a strong focus towards CI and/or lean manufacturing techniques.
• A high degree of self-motivation and desire to progress within an organisation.
• Demonstrable organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures.
• Leadership and management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team.
• A strong appreciation of the importance of safe working practices and health and safety within manufacturing environments.
• A recognised qualification – Desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively managing health and safety.
• Experience of setting and maintaining budgets.

Training & Development Available for the Right Individual:

Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include as a minimum:

• ILM Programme (Management and Leadership) through to level 7 – post grad
• Health & Safety Management Training – NEBOSH
• IEMA – Environmental Management
• NVQ in Business Improvement

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