Manufacturing Manager

Description:

Manufacturing Manager
£50,000, + Bonus up to 10%, Bristol, BS10, 33 days incl bank hols, working Monday to Friday 38 hours, Monday to Thursday 7am - 4 pm - (early finish Fridays), Pension and free parking.

An established and successful aerospace engineering company in Bristol are recruiting for a manufacturing manager, engineering manager who would report directly into the Managing Director.

The manufacturing manager, engineering manager role will involve the following

Managing the manufacturing element of the organisation ensuring high quality business activities are achieved with maximum efficiency
Ensure customer schedules for on time delivery are achieved through continuous improvement, production planning and new machinery requirements (CAPEX)
The smooth running and organisation of the manufacturing team, identifying where training and development is required, implementing and contributing to the training of the people within their team
Weekly and regular meetings with the production controller, procurement and the machine shop supervisors to check on work in progress and resolve any bottlenecks
Manage and monitor all customer schedules and delivery requirements, adjusting work plans and flows to react to changing demand
Analysing manufacturing operations/processes to improve mechanisms for manufacturing and associated activities
Ensure sales outputs and KPI's are met with the support of the senior management team to ensure on time delivery for customers which in turn drives additional business
Staff appraisals for development, coaching and general support to manage performance and ensure production targets are met
Assist the senior management in the development and preparation of the strategy and general business planning of the organisation
Interact and liaise with sub-contractors, suppliers and customers on a regular basis with site visits from time to time and regular online meetings

Desirable skills and qualifications for the Manufacturing manager, Engineering manager

Technical expertise in the Aerospace industry ideally or a related Engineering field within a manufacturing environment
A professional qualification and background in engineering to HNC/D, degree or equivalent level
Extensive knowledge in CNC machining processes in manufacturing
Experience of managing existing production process's and continuous improvements
Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers
Working knowledge of LEAN processes and C I practices
Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9000, AS9100,

The successful manufacturing manager, engineering manager, would suit someone who is currently working in a supervisory or management role within an engineering manufacturing environment, looking to make a difference in a stable but steadily growing business with opportunity to develop.

Job title: manufacturing manager

Salary: £50,000 + up to 10 % Bonus

Benefits: Pension, 33 days holiday, bonus, free parking

Hours: Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday 7am - 4 pm - (early finish Fridays)

Location: Bristol, BS10

Duration: Permanent

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