Manufacturing & Production Director

6 months ago


Eastleigh, United Kingdom GEA Full time

Responsibilities / Tasks

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation

Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times

Responsible for plant production, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities

Ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis

Update the production plan on a daily basis

Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met

Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis

Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions

Produce written reports and make presentations

Undertake continuous training and development

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification – Business Management, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Process or Production Engineering

Lean Six Sigma certification – Preferable.

NEBOSH or IOSH certification – preferable

Professional Knowledge and Experience

Extensive experience in manufacturing and production management within a mid-sized or larger company in sectors such as Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Shipping, or Defence.

Proven track record of leading large-scale production operations, including managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in quality control, lean manufacturing, and supply chain management.

Strong background in strategic planning, budget management, and cost optimisation to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

Experience in managing blue collar teams e.g. Fabricators, mechanical fitters

Experience in managing a workshop / assembly

Other Skills and Competencies

Proficiency in MS Office 365; knowledge of SAP is highly advantageous.

Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of managing and guiding teams through periods of transition.

Skilled in coaching and mentoring team members, fostering an environment that encourages independent thinking and problem-solving.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively steer and inspire teams towards achieving operational goals.

Strong analytical and decision-making abilities to navigate complex production challenges and implement effective solutions.

Customer centric mindset

Excellent in internal stakeholder management

Position requires the individual to be on-site 5 days a week


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