Job type
PermanentLocation
ClactonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Up to £65k
Operations
Colchester
Salary – Negotiable DOE plus bonus and excellent benefits
Monday – Friday
Your new company
Based near Colchester , you will be joining a large manufacturing business with multiple manufacturing sites across Europe and the US specialising in the manufacture of alternative synthetic paper and film products.
Due to a gap in the team, the business is now seeking an experienced Manufacturing & Engineering Operations manager to join their senior leadership team. This hire will be responsible for the overall day-day manufacturing operations, whilst working with the engineering team to help improve safety, quality and running efficiency.
Due to a gap in the team, the business is now seeking an experienced Manufacturing & Engineering Operations manager to join their senior leadership team. This hire will be responsible for the overall day-day manufacturing operations, whilst working with the engineering team to help improve safety, quality and running efficiency.
Offering an industry-leading pension, a wide range of benefits plus a bonus, this is a great opportunity for someone to stamp their mark on an ever-growing business.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Plan, lead and manage day-day manufacturing operations, meeting production, quality, engineering & safety targets.
- Collaborate with multiple areas of the business, including quality, supply chain, HSE and more to roadmap improvement plans aligned to business objectives.
- Create and monitor key performance indicators – working on continuous improvement methods.
- Manage and mentor manufacturing, engineering and supporting technical staff
- Work with finance teams to develop and manage department budgets working towards capital expenditure plans.
- Drive a continuous mindset culture throughout the business
This is just a summary of duties, and other responsibilities will be required.
Skills & Experience required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or similar industry
- Multiple years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering management and operations role(s)
- Proven experience leading a production or engineering team with multiple direct reports
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage tasks and duties effectively.
- Lean Six Sigma certification would be highly desirable.
What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:
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