Lead the manufacturing team to deliver precision engineered, make to order components. Champion people and activities to advance the technical capability of the business, delivering improvements which reduce lead time & cost and enabling profitable and sustained growth. Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the production operations for our manufacturing facility:
Achieve and improve SQCDP measures Responsible for the manufacturing Profit & Loss performance Flex capacity to maximise throughput and deliver our (make to order) order book Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies
Foster a positive culture by exemplifying our company core values and maintaining I Holland as a great place to work Plan and organise resources to exceed customer expectations, including:
Load & Capacity planning Skills development & training Recruitment & retention activities Succession planning
Manage domestic and international Supply Chain inputs Shape and deliver strategic initiatives to deliver growth Use data driven insights to drive continuous improvement and step change projects:
Manufacturing capability & equipment Lean & productivity enhancement New technology introduction Process capability improvement & Zero Defects
Support the sales team by interfacing with customer services, tech support and our international subsidiaries and agents Additional Responsibility
This position also has the opportunity to be a member of the I Holland Executive Leadership team. This brings additional role scope including setting the strategic direction of the business through structured quarterly sprints and having a shaping influence over the entire business. Key Performance Indicators in Line with Core Values
Customer focus: High responsiveness and champions the voice of the customer throughout the business. A keen and hands-on approach Speed of response: Leads by example with excellent personal organisation skills. Able to deal with multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities whilst delivering projects on time despite obstacles Pride in what we do: A passion and enthusiasm for engineering, with a relentless drive to improve products, processes and systems. Open, and keen to coach and develop others to improve standards in the business Continuous improvement: Displays a CI mentality in everything they do and cascades that mindset through their teams Honesty & integrity: Leads by example and casts a positive and proactive shadow Positive attitude: Enthusiastic and a can-do attitude. Is a driving force in the business and remains upbeat despite challenges Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Degree educated in a relevant engineering or manufacturing field 15+ years operational experience 10+ years experience in senior manufacturing / engineering leadership positions In depth knowledge and credible delivery of improvements in a precision manufacturing environment Experience of high volume, tight tolerance component manufacturing or sub-contracting in an adjacent industry (e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, Medical) A credible and structured leader, with excellent personal organisation and time management attributes Strong IT and system skills, with high level capability for ERP, MES, CMMS, Project Planning, Data Dashboards Benefits
Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount Terms and Conditions of Employment
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon the following conditions, agreement to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, References/Background & Right to Work Documentation checks. The Company may terminate employment without notice if any documentation is unsatisfactory.
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