Plant Manager

Responsible for the manufacturing, painting and/or assembly of components for vehicles being made into finished goods within a business unit or from specific production line(s).Includes people management and budgetary/cost reporting.

In role you will be expected to Lead the Operations function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met. Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

IF YOU ARE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT...

• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times
• Responsible for plant production, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities
• Ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis
• Update the production plan on a daily basis
• Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis
• Undertake continuous training and development Drive and support the requirements to uphold accreditations such as IATF16969 and ISO 14001
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

...AND POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS?

• Relevant degree desirable
• 5 years manufacturing experience in Automotive
• Excellent IT Skills and Data Analysis
• Self Motivated
• Excellent Communication Skills

THEN WE CAN OFFER YOU: