Manufacturing Manager

Acorn Recruitment Ltd ,
Tavistock, Devon
Salary: £60000.00 - £65000.00 per annum

Overview

Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing, Technical / Engineering Job title: Manufacturing Manager Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 DOE plus Bonus and Benefits Location: Plymouth Acorn Recruitment are working in collaboration with an award winning, high- flying global manufacturing organisation on the outskirts of Plymouth in search of a Manufacturing Manager to join their busy Operations Management team This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of £60,000 - £65,000 dependant on experience plus a performance related bonus. Good location accessible by all means of public transport. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to build a long-term career with a forward thinking, multi-national company. Day-to-day responsibilities include: The effective leadership and management of all Production areas (Sheet Metal, Paint and Assembly) with a total of approximately 300 staff. Health, Safety and Welfare within the Production departments. The achievement of output targets including delivery, quality and productivity. Effective Management of workload against capacity. Close liaison with Customer Services and Customers to provide excellent levels of service. As a Member of the Senior Management Team, working effectively with the full range of internal and external stakeholders. What's in it for me? £60,000 - £65,000 DOE plus a performance related bonus. 39 hour week / Monday to Friday / Permanent and full-time. Relocation package available. Family Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Defined Contribution Pension. 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays. Fruitful Company Pension Scheme / Free onsite parking / Access to Company Rewards Portal (providing discounts at over 850 stores) / Further benefits. Experience required: General education, knowledge and experience relevant to this role: Strong Engineering background. Minimum qualification HNC in Production or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical Engineering would be considered). Management / Business qualifications at level 5. Experience of managing in a multinational company. Experience of managing greater than 200 staff. Experience within a medium to high volume, large scale manufacturing business. Automotive background - Desirable. Production Management knowledge and experience relevant to this role: Sheet metal, metal cutting, forming and welding. Knowledge of paint application processes an advantage. High and low batch quantities. MRP, Lean Manufacturing (Kanban, SMED, TPM, Continuous Improvement). SPC and statistical process capability. Modern process experience essential: CNC machinery, robot welding, automation, etc. Engineering Management knowledge and experience relevant to this role: Production engineering, planning and new product introduction. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: A track record of improving manufacturing operations. Proven improvements of HSE, delivery reliability, productivity and quality. Experience of developing a strong team ethos. The ability to coach and mentor team members towards high-performance. Strong capability for problem solving and organisational change. Computer literacy. Attributes required for this role include: Exceptional leadership capabilities. A methodical and thorough approach. Excellent communication skills. Relationship building. The ability to work effectively while under pressure. Self-reliance / Self-starter. Effective team-working. Creative thinking. A high level of resilience. The ability to resolve issues and push through to successful conclusions. If you feel your experience can fulfil this role and you are interested in working for a fantastic company, please send a recent copy of your CV to or call Acorn Recruitment Barnstaple and speak to Daniel Thompson (Senior Recruitment Consultant) for a confidential and relaxed chat. Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.