Production / Manufacturing Manager

Executives Online are seeking an experienced PRODUCTION / MANUFACTURING MANAGER to lead our Client’s manufacturing operation through a period of sustained growth.

A world leader in their field our Client has a strategy of growth through the provision of bespoke solution design, supply and installation services. Based in SOUTH YORKSHIRE, there has been considerable recent investment in the factory to support the delivery of a more diverse range of products.

Key to the success of the overall operation is the front-end manufacturing process, converting the raw material into finished products. In particular, the addition of new technology has made a significant step-change in the UK production capability.

You will be an experienced manufacturing leader preferably with formal engineering and lean / 6-sigma credentials. A track record of driving efficiency and productivity in the metals fabrication sector is highly desired.

Responsible for a team of over 50 through line supervisors and a middle manager this role attracts a competitive salary in the region of £60,000 per annum plus contributory pension

Key responsibilities:

• Drive quality, efficiency, output and cost across the department, upholding the highest Health and Safety performance
• Provide leadership to the department in generating a culture of empowerment, individual responsibility and stretch.
• Create a “can-do” environment reflecting your own ethos.
• Seamlessly absorb additional production volume from business expansion and drive-down unit costs wherever possible.
• Introduce best-practice methodologies in manufacturing and input to the efficient manufacture of an increasingly diverse product range.

Candidate profile:

Qualified to degree level or equivalent (possibly a post-graduate qualification as well) in a manufacturing or an engineering related discipline, you will have a strong manufacturing management background and a demonstrable track record in bringing best practice to similar operations. Additionally, you will have formal lean / six-sigma credentials and demonstrable success in designing and delivering efficiency, productivity and cost reduction initiatives.

Your focus is to deliver through the development of your people and, with a history of managing change in a traditional manufacturing environment, you will be results orientated, energetic and a confident communicator from board-room to shop floor.