Michael Page Location:
Newbury Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000 + bonus & benefits Application date:
8th Jul 2024
About Our Client Our client is a renowned global manufacturer producing a range of products, including electronics, medical devices, and packaging, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. Known for their practice of promoting from within, this is a rare opportunity to join their leadership team! Job Description •
Promote and ensure a safe work environment and practices. •
Implement policies for order review and capacity planning to meet lead time and delivery targets. •
Achieve site objectives for Operational Excellence and Quality Control. •
Ensure timely, cost-efficient, and high-quality production activities. •
Provide the shop floor with necessary manpower, skills, knowledge, machinery, and tools to meet production targets. •
Foster right-first-time behaviours. •
Continuously improve production processes using Lean tools and techniques. •
Support process optimisation projects focused on output, productivity, quality, and methods. •
Maintain processes and procedures within the Quality Management System according to relevant standards (ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001). •
Organise, plan, and coordinate all production inventory management activities. •
Ensure efficient and effective operation of manufacturing and inventory systems/processes. •
Support the site’s employee engagement and communication program. •
Conduct recruitment and employment in compliance with company procedures and current employment laws. •
Set goals and objectives for yourself and your team to enhance job performance. •
Develop and monitor performance standards; conduct annual appraisals. •
Identify training needs; implement, monitor, and review training and development plans. •
Address staff discipline or grievance issues, maintaining proper records as per company procedures. •
Source appropriate training and promote upskilling within the department. •
Implement, monitor, and manage KPIs for the department in line with company goals and strategy. •
Apply Kaizen/Lean tools to reduce inventory, increase throughput, and minimize costs. •
Manage change to align with current business requirements. •
Integrate ERP system and Material Master adherence into daily processes. •
Develop a high-performance workforce by upholding company standards. The Successful Applicant •
Bachelor’s Degree level qualification in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operation Research,
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APICS CPIM or equivalent would be a plus •
Lean Philosophy conversant (Green belt minimum preferred) •
Strong mentorship/ training/ succession planning capabilities •
Experience of volume Assembly (preferred) •
Experience with MRP / ERP Systems (SAP Preferred) •
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and BI software (Excel, Power BI, Qlik preferably) •
Leadership skill: communicate the vision in a way that generates excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment •
Build productive relationships with colleagues both internally and externally. •
Strategic planning and execution; good understanding of continuous improvement. What’s on Offer •
Salary £60,000-£70,000 + Bonus 10% •
Car Benefit (Allowance or Lease) •
Flexible Start & End Times •
8% Company Pension Match •
Discounted Gym membership with Local Gym •
Health, Dental, Life Insurance x3, etc. •
Other Benefits
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