- Excellent Manufacturing Director role
- Opportunity to develop into Managing Director role
About Our Client
Due to continued investment, growth, and expansion, an opportunity has become available for a Manufacturing Director to oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production, quality control, and cost-effective processes to keep the company at the forefront of their industry.
This role will drive manufacturing excellence through inspiring teams and building a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Engineering and Manufacturing departments.
The role would suit an ambitious Operations / Manufacturing leader who wants to join a fast growth niche manufacturing company where, upon success, there is a clear opportunity to develop into the Managing Director role.
You will be joining a stable, well-invested, and growing company with a Managing Director who will offer excellent mentoring and support to help develop your career.
Job Description
- Lead, mentor, and develop the production, production engineering, and quality teams (circa 60 employees). You will also have responsibility for the health and safety function.
- Continue to develop the operational strategy and approach to optimize operational efficiency/effectiveness and ensure compliance/certification within a safety-critical industry.
- Drive a culture of customer experience and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
- Ensure development opportunities for the teams through qualifications, skills development, and mentoring, providing guidance and an environment in which they can thrive and achieve their potential.
- Optimize efficiencies through cutting-edge factory layout to maximize operational productivity performance.
- Be a key member of the leadership team encouraging a culture of continuous improvement throughout the business.
The Successful Applicant
- Engineering degree/equivalent qualification.
- A wealth of experience in manufacturing operations and leading successful teams.
- Leading abilities to inspire teams to achieve through mentoring, coaching, and support.
- Experience in implementing and driving through a culture of lean processing to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Project delivery experience optimizing manufacturing processes through factory automation.
- Working in a high precision industry where compliance and certifications are essential.
- Knowledge of Safe Management of Manufacturing Operations (Safe Systems of Work).
- Located within commuting distance of Head Office in Kent or ability to relocate.
What’s on Offer
You will receive a competitive salary along with broader benefits from the business.
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