Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Royal Leamington Spa
4 months ago
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A recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen their Engineering department with the appointment of a Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Productions Engineers to improve operational output and efficiency.

Working from their manufacturing facility in Warwickshire, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager's responsibilities will include:

*Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, setting SMART objectives, providing coaching, mentoring and performance feedback.

*Ability to improve safety, quality, output, efficiency, quality via the identification and execution of action plans to meet or exceed targets.

*Leadership for definition, development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation in manufacturing.

*Collaborate with product/design engineering, production, quality and supply chain teams to ensure seamless product launches and process transfers.

*Drive continuous improvement initiatives using manufacturing excellence tools (Lean/Six Sigma).

*Capable of completing cost benefit analysis and generating capital expenditure requests to support site strategic objectives, as well as manage departmental budgets.

*Monitoring plant and process equipment through production start up and sign off activities.

*Ensure that Key Performance Indicators, financial spends and engineering activities are communicated effectively.

*Oversee equipment selection, installation, maintenance and upgrades to ensure safe and efficient operations. Experience with automation/robotics implementation

The candidate must be qualified to HNC/HND or degree level.

If you believe you have the required skills and experience please apply now.

M-Tec Engineering Solutions is a leading supplier of Permanent, Interim and Project Management Recruitment Solutions to the Automotive and General Engineering sectors.

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