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Production Engineering Manager

Royal Leamington Spa
3 weeks ago
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead an innovative team in a dynamic manufacturing environment? This is your chance to become an Engineering Manager with a company that is at the forefront of product innovation. With a rich heritage and a reputation for excellence, this company offers you the opportunity to work on exciting projects, drive innovation, and make a real impact on its manufacturing processes. This role promises career development, leadership opportunities, and the chance to work with exciting technology in a supportive and inspiring work environment.

What You Will Do:

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

  • Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and output by identifying and executing action plans to meet or exceed targets.

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

  • Oversee the definition, development, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation for manufacturing.

  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimise processes and reduce costs.

  • Manage departmental budgets, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and generate capital expenditure requests to support strategic objectives.

    What You Will Bring:

  • A degree-level qualification in a relevant field, demonstrating your strong foundation in engineering principles.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively with diverse teams across all levels of the organisation.

  • Proven leadership experience and the ability to motivate and guide your team towards achieving shared goals.

  • A results-driven mindset with strong analytical and organisational skills to plan and execute projects successfully.

  • Experience with automation and robotics implementation, showcasing your ability to integrate cutting-edge technology into manufacturing processes.

    This role is pivotal to the company's success, as it plays a key part in ensuring new product development and continuous improvement across its vertically integrated manufacturing processes. By joining this team, you will contribute to the company's mission of delivering high-quality products while driving efficiency and innovation.

    Location:

    This role is based in Leamington Spa, a location steeped in history and perfectly situated for accessibility and convenience.

    Interested?:

    If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Engineering Manager, don't wait! Apply now to lead a team, shape processes, and drive success in a company that values innovation and excellence. Let your career thrive in an environment where your skills and ambitions are truly appreciated!

    Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

    In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

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