The POLYTEC GROUP is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality plastic parts, with over 3,600 employees worldwide. The Austria-based company is a full-service provider in the field of injection moulding, a specialist in fibre-reinforced plastics and a manufacturer of original accessory parts made of plastic and stainless steel.

We put our maxim PASSION CREATES INNOVATION into practice with absolute conviction and with such success that we are now enlarging our team. Therefore, we are looking for an employee (m/f/d) who is able to start work as a

Overall responsibility and accountability for the Manufacturing and/or Production function across the UK, which will include people and budgetary management. Part of the senior UK Management team which determines all business decisions.
 
The manufacturing function will cover some or all of the following definition within its business:  Uses various processes and methods to transform raw materials, components and parts into finished goods/vehicles for customers to required standards of quality, cost, delivery and safety.
 
Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, maximising efficiency, optimising production levels and driving operational excellence.  Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for activities, striving for best in class products and business practices to deliver to the customer’s expectations, managing teams and projects across the business.
 
Provide clear leadership and vision, inspire and motivate colleagues to achieve excellence and mentor them as they develop new skills.  Drive Key Performance Indicators across all areas of the Manufacturing function to ensure that all projects are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards. Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental issues are prioritised and facilitated, direct and drive implementation of Lean Business strategy and drive Continuous Improvement across all manufacturing related areas of the business.
 

IF YOU ARE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT...

• Lead, develop and implement variable cost productivity programmes across all areas of responsibility.
• Implement a customer focused operational culture delivering world class customer service levels.
• Coordinate team activities to optimise cost performance of the plant through capital investment programmes, optimising operating working capital usage and minimising waste through the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing lean principles and clear strategic development.
• Develop and manage master production schedule and operations budgets for products to directly support and ensure that the product is delivered to agreed cost, quality and timelines.
• Plan and execute maintenance activity to ensure plant is kept safe and compliant.
• Drive improvements in reliability for key aspects of machinery by completing reliability studies and identifying best planned maintenance strategy.
• Operate a process for safe selection of external contractors.  In conjunction with the Head of Procurement ensure all external maintenance contracts are regularly reviewed to ensure best value.
• Provide design for manufacturing input at early stages in the new product development process, coordinating with and supporting the new product development team to implement new and revised designs and developing effective processes to ensure manufacturability of product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and achieving cost targets.
• Manage the accurate and on-time introduction of new products.
• Support project management to cross functional activity required for project execution.
• Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are adhered to.

...AND POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS?

• Candidates will ideally be certified to degree/business level in a relevant engineering /manufacturing discipline or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification.
• Demonstrable experience of leading a manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering effective manufacturing strategies, policies, processes and systems.
• Previous experience of working within a high volume, automotive manufacturing environment, coupled with the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
• Proven leadership and management skills within a challenging environment.
• Proven track record of developing teams and leading organisational and process improvement.
• Discipline to focus on strategic areas for profitable growth.
• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development.
• Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels.
• Resilient, self motivated and able to work well under pressure.

THEN WE CAN OFFER YOU:

An exciting employment in a dynamic industry, multifaceted challenges as well as both personal and professional development opportunities in a collegial working atmosphere. We also offer adequate remuneration in line with your realisation abilities and initiative level.