Production Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Victrex Full time

Victrex Overview

We are a leading global supplier of high-performance polymers, serving the aerospace, automotive, energy and industrial markets. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that help our customers achieve their goals.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Run Plant Engineer to join our team at our headquarters in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. As a key member of our production operations team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our plant facilities, driving efficiency and excellence throughout our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Manufacturing Leader to deliver the production plan, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure targets are met.
  • Act as technical expert for the operational area, providing guidance on process assets, standard operating procedures, and operating systems.
  • Drive SHE performance, coaching and influencing shift teams to achieve the value stream SHE strategy and objectives.
  • Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis (RCA), addressing accident/incident management (AIMS) events and corrective action reports (CARs).
  • Support the Manufacturing Leader in driving efficiencies in business-as-usual operations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the Victrex Management System (VMS), focusing on:
    • Quality management processes and improvement plans.
    • Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and operating expenses (OPEX) management processes and improvement plans.
    • Operational system development and upskilling.
    • Lean workplace organisation.
    • Failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) process ownership.
    • Developing standard operating processes and root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Own OEE data, creating mechanisms for operator engagement to ensure accurate data collection, detailed analysis, and resolution.
  • Undertake technical evaluations within the production environment for all management of change submissions.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with shift teams, coaching them on safety, quality, delivery, costs, and performance.
  • Assist the Manufacturing Leader with customer complaints investigations.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work under pressure.
  • Proven experience in a similar role within the manufacturing or industrial sectors.
  • Knowledge of process optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

About You

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who shares our commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Your experience in process optimisation, continuous improvement, and SHE will be invaluable in this role. A passion for delivering results-driven solutions and improving manufacturing processes is essential.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive salary package of £47,000-£59,000 per annum, depending on your experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation and contribute to the success of our team.

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