Manufacturing Manager

Witney

Salary Negotiable

Our well-established Client are leaders in their industry and operate across the globe. They are currently looking for a Manufacturing Manager to manage the team, implementing best practice, continuous improvement and modern manufacturing practices.

Manufacturing Manager Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage the team’s daily tasks, establish standard policies and procedures.
• Empower Shift Supervisors to execute the production plan efficiently, guiding them in running their teams, completing work orders, and balance product lines
• Identify opportunities for business improvements e.g., LEAN Manufacturing
• Meet daily with your teams, using ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’ to check progress and resolve issues quickly. Using KPI’s to make strategic decisions
• Understand how Safety Stocks are calculated and work with the BU Leader to update these monthly – ensuring the right balance is found between customer service and inventory optimization
• Support continuous development, trouble shooting, attending meetings and writing reports as needed
• Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Understand the challenges posed to Setters, Maintenance Engineers, Operators, Quality and Warehouse staff
• Communicate and provide feedback. Listen, motivate, and inspire. Focus on employee development and recognise their individual strengths and weaknesses

The ideal Manufacturing Manager will:

• Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience
• Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing
• Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience – preferably Sage X3

Working Hours + Benefits:

• Negotiable salary depending on experience plus production bonus (around £6k per year) paid monthly
• Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm (42.5 hours)
• 25 days annual leave
• Employer matched pension scheme at 6%
• Critical Illness Cover and Group Income Protection.
• Death in Service scheme.
• Employee discounts platform
• ‘WeCare’ well-being program

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 26 years.

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