Manufacturing Manager

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Howco Group plc
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Category:
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing the production process to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage schedule adherence of production Operations (WTL’s).

Monitor plan vs actual & report to Sales for future bids.

Manage resources so that all work centres are fully manned where required.

Communicate and feedback any scheduling or quality issues.

Attend quality meetings and participate in NCR activities through RCCA.

Attend pre-production meetings (PPM’s) to represent machine shop and ensure that any concerns or complications are highlighted.

Run daily production meetings on the shop floor at the ITC and hold weekly toolbox talk meetings on the shop floor at the ITC.

Drive a culture of 5S workplace organisation, H&S & quality.

Competencies

Effective Communication:

Coordination with cross-functional teams, conveying production goals, providing feedback, and reporting to higher management.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Ensuring a safe working environment is critical. Competencies in health and safety regulations, risk assessment, and accident prevention are essential for maintaining a safe workplace and should be evaluated and reported on a regular basis.

Problem Solving and Decision Making:

Skilled in analysing problems, identifying root causes, and making effective decisions under pressure.

Team Leadership and Management:

Lead and motivate teams of production workers, Team Leaders, and support staff. Strong leadership skills are necessary to manage.

Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement:

Be familiar with lean manufacturing principles and methodologies, such as Six Sigma and Kaizen.

Technical Knowledge:

Possess a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the production process, including equipment, machinery, materials, and relevant technologies. This knowledge helps in making informed decisions and troubleshooting issues.

Accountabilities and Performance Measures

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

On-time delivery (OTD).

Employee engagement and satisfactory training completion.

Cost savings from process improvements.

Schedule adherence, production cycle time, resource utilisation efficiency.

Timeliness of communication and collaboration between other departments.

Job Requirements Qualifications

Previous experience within the oil and gas industry is preferred but not essential.

Minimum 5 years’ experience operating CNC machines.

Must have an Engineering Apprenticeship or similar.

Fanuc or Mazatrol experience advantageous.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality control methodologies.

Proficiency in using manufacturing software, ERP systems, and other relevant tools for production management and analysis.

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Proven track record of effective team leadership, motivation, and development.

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