Business Unit Manager - Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, United Kingdom - Hunter Savage

Description

Business unit manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to the Head of Engineering Plastic Sheet Operations weekly on all matters relevant to the performance of the production units;
• Prepare monthly reports for presentation to the Board;
• Manage the efficient production of products on a daily basis across all production machines in accordance with specification and quality requirements;
• Lead, champion and deliver the departmental business improvement plans;
• Maximise the synergies that exist between the production units;
• Work in close collaboration with the Head of Engineering Sheet Operations to deliver and exceed targeted production key performance indicators;
• Working in conjunction with master planning, plan all production activity and manage complex scheduling of work on a daily basis;
• Maintain tight management and responsibility for all operational and material costs including budgetary control;
• Engage daily with support departments i.e. maintenance, commercial, quality, HR, H&S, technical etc. to ensure effective running of the factory;
• Meet internal and external customer expectations with regard to delivery and quality.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have a proven track record with a minimum of 5 years' management experience within manufacturing
• Have experience of lean manufacturing tools (5S / 5WHY / SMED);
• Have a good understanding of materials management;
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of HSE standards and ISO 9001 quality in a manufacturing environment;
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills;
• Have excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills;
• Have experience of developing staff and achieving departmental and business objectives;
• Have strong IT skills including MS office and particularly excel;
• Have a third level qualification in either:
• Production / Mechanical / Process / Polymer Engineering
• Have strong people management skills in leading, managing and motivating teams to achieve challenging targets;
• Have experience with MRP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

For further information please reach out to Shane@ Hunter Savage