Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager £55,000

Based Boston, Lincolnshire

Our client is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join their dynamic Boston, Lincolnshire you will be a hands-on leader for the production teams across multiple shifts. You will report directly to the Site Operations Manager and liaise with the wider business functions to support the delivery of sites KPIs.

Prerequisites:

• Experience of delivering an excellent safety performance within a company that strives to deliver an Injury Free workplace.
• Minimum 5-10 years of manufacturing management experience. Managing multi shift teams with a minimum of 100 staff.
• Proven experience of delivering sustained productivity and cost improvements whilst maintaining positive employee relations.
• Strong employee engagement with focus on team building, coaching and stakeholder management
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skill, with the ability to inspire, implement and drive change; whilst maintaining and improving employee engagement.
• Minimum 5 years of Lean Six Sigma experience together with a track record of using these skills to drive business improvements whilst embedding a zero loss mind-set.
• Experience in Disciplinary and grievances procedures.
• Minimum IOSH Health & Safety management qualification
• Numerate with good data analysis skills. Competent with Microsoft Office skills.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the UK with some nights spent away from home, where required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all resources are aligned to delivering the company production requirements in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• To ensure safe working practices are maintained or improved across all production operations.
• Responsible for setting, monitoring and reacting to variances in production targets for safety, quality, productivity, OEE, and cost.
• Maintaining a healthy and transparent relationship with HR, Distribution, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams.
• Working closely with colleagues from the wider team to support the delivery of the annual plan and long term strategy.
• Identify and develop the capability of your team to meet current and future production needs and to deliver a programme of continual career development for team members.
• Be responsible for the delivery of a continuous improvement culture in the team using lean six sigma methodology.
• Lead improvement projects ensuring resources are engaged, capable and projects deliver on time in full and on budget.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of a best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
• Proven experience in identifying and leading future Capex investment opportunities in the Manufacturing areas
• Proven experience in identifying an efficient layout of equipment and resources to improve flow of materials
• To be responsible for manufacturing performance, volume & quality goals ensuring this is aligned to customer requirements
• Proven experience of cost control and financial management of Department P&L
• Manage all aspects of discipline, appraisals, and training throughout the manufacturing team.
• Proven experience in workforce development through the recruitment process

Benefits:

• 10% bonus can achieve up to 200% of target bonus.
• Access to retail discounts nationally
• Pensions contributions 6-10.5% - dependent on age
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (up to 30 days dependent on service)