Manufacturing Manager

Salary: £72,000 – £90,000 per year

Manufacturing Manager
Based in Lancashire

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

The Company:

Part of an international group, our client is a successful manufacturer supplying products to retailers, distributors and contractors on a worldwide basis. They manufacture a diverse range of products including those using polyurethane raw materials. Long established and producing high quality products, the company is the largest manufacturer in its sector and has a market leading presence.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for maximising the efficient running of the production and engineering departments, working within tight budgetary controls and with the focus on continuous improvement measured against agreed Key Performance Indicators and driving sustainable improvements in OEE. Liaise with department heads to ensure business requirements are met.

Key Aspects of Role:

Manufacturing & Engineering:
· Responsible for the effective management of the Production & Engineering Managers to achieve efficient running of the departments and attainment of all KPI’s.
· Responsible for sustainable OEE improvement.
· Effectively and efficiently manage all resources to meet, or better budget and deliver year-on-year reduction in manufacturing costs per unit
· Working with the Managers/Supervisors to develop projects to drive continuous improvement of the function including product and process improvement & development.
· Continue with the customer centric product quality and availability approach.

Financial Management:
· Control of costs within budget/forecast limits with the aim of a reduction in overall Department spend.

Human Resources:
· Effective management of all human resources to ensure optimum level of resources available as required to meet service levels.
· Compliance with all Company Personnel Policies and Procedures.
· Responsible for maintaining discipline in accordance with Company Procedures.
· Responsible for absence management in accordance with Company Procedure including necessary disciplinary action.
· Contribute to the development and delivery of effective training programmes to achieve flexibility of human resources.
· Support the drive in managing behavioural change.

Health, Safety & Environmental:
· Compliance with all Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
· Responsible for ensuring all relevant documentation is accurate and reviewed on agreed periodicity including JSI’s, Risk assessments, Manual Handling assessments and training records.
· Responsible for accident investigation, recording and remedial action to prevent recurrence.
· Responsible for ensuring that all operators are trained to carry out operations safely and in compliance with Job Safety Instructions and that all such training is accurately recorded.
· Support and drive the H&S improvements including Near Miss Reporting and actions.

Educational Background
· Qualified to degree level or equivalent

Key Experience:

· Minimum 5 years Manufacturing Management/Leadership Experience
· A natural leader with the ability to build/lead a multi-disciplined team on a project by project basis and ensure successful delivery of all the team’s individual and collective goals
· Proven track record of change management and continuous improvement
· Demonstrable experience in Lean Manufacturing
· Interaction with Unions
· Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills with a very methodical approach
· Aligns own goals with team’s goals, proactively supports/develops other team members
· Self-starting and self-monitoring skills
· Can effectively present logical arguments and debates across a wide range of topics to influence the thoughts and actions of a wide target audience
· Has the ability to successfully deliver quite complex information in many formats to ensure the target audience fully understands the aim of the communication
· Very adept at calculating, analysing and presenting complex numerical information

Listgrove is more than a global recruitment partner to its clients in the plastics, packaging, recycling and chemical industries. For over 45 years, we have supported companies with professional advice and successful HR solutions. All assignments are tailored to the client’s needs and delivered by expert consultants.

Why select Listgrove?

· Established in 1975
· Recruited in 68 countries
· Recognised International brand
· Exhibited around the world; in Russia, China, India, USA, Middle East, North Africa and extensively throughout Europe
· Global network of candidates and talent data
· Search projects completed across all functions and at all levels of seniority
· Access to a network of offices across the world

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