Manager of Manufacturing Quality - Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd

    Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd
    Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Manufacturing Manager

    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
    LEAN Manufacturing
    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
    Understand the challenges posed to Setters, Maintenance Engineers, Operators, Quality and Warehouse staff
    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
    Negotiable salary depending on experience plus production bonus (around £6k per year) paid monthly
    ~ Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm days annual leave
    ~ Employer matched pension scheme at 6%
    ~ Critical Illness Cover and Group Income Protection.
    ~ Employee discounts platform
    ~'Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate's requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
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    If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment .