Manufacturing Process Optimizer

5 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Reed Engineering Full time
Manufacturing Excellence Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Excellence Manager to join our team at Reed Engineering in Southampton.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned quality control professional to lead our Quality Control team and drive manufacturing excellence.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a quality control leadership role within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing return requests, overseeing change note requests, conducting point inspections, providing technical advice to production operatives, and ensuring consistency and timeliness in product labeling and QC packs.

You will also be expected to maintain up-to-date production statuses using the Quality Control work centre and ensure all team members have clear daily targets and expectations.

We offer a competitive salary of £29,000 - £37,000 per annum, plus benefits including company pension, cycle to work scheme, life insurance, and on-site parking.

Responsibilities
  1. Manage return requests within the Quality Control team
  2. Oversee change note requests
  3. Conduct point inspections
  4. Provide technical advice to production operatives
  5. Maintain up-to-date production statuses using the Quality Control work centre
  6. Ensure all team members have clear daily targets and expectations
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a quality control leadership role within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various departments to ensure data accuracy
  • Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support the department
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary of £29,000 - £37,000 per annum
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development


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