Manufacturing Manager

Have you managed at least 100 indirect reports in a manufacturing environment? Have you worked for a fast paced volume focused manufacturing plant where you have been responsible for thousands of items passing through the factory per week? Do you have a continuous improvement background and do you want to get involved in day-to-day CI activity? This could be the role for you! My client, a well-established manufacturing company, seek to appoint a Manufacturing Manager for their site near Wakefield. On offer is an excellent financial package and the opportunity of progression within a large manufacturing organisation. Internal promotion is common and has led to this role. Manufacturing Manager - Role & Responsibilities - Continuous Improvement Manager, Production Engineering Manager, Operations Manager - Lead a team of over 150 to deliver on factory production plan. Particular focus on production and warehouse
- Regular contact/supervision with a team of experienced shift production managers. Assess strengths and weaknesses of team members and coach accordingly. Design and implement training and development plans for each team member
- Lead smaller multidisciplinary project teams to focus on continuous improvement. Sideways management of production line, quality and maintenance staff
- Knowledge of make versus buy methodology. Evaluate cost benefit of outsourcing / bringing in-house stages of the manufacturing process
- Ensure adherence to HSE & HR procedures Manufacturing Manager - Skills & Abilities - Continuous Improvement Manager, Production Engineering Manager, Operations Manager - Of graduate calibre with a minimum 5 years within a manufacturing business
- Experience with day-to-day management of a team of over 100 indirect reports
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams. Working knowledge of quality, maintenance and design functions of a major business
- Knowledge of value stream mapping / lean flow projects to improve manufacturing operations
- Computer literate, problem solver, a good communicator, with man management experience Manufacturing Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Production Engineering Manager, Operations Manager If this role could appeal please do apply now!