Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager
50,000, + Bonus up to 10%, Bristol, BS10, 33 days incl bank hols, working Monday to Friday 38 hours, Monday to Thursday 7am - 4 pm - (early finish Fridays), Pension and free parking.

An established and successful aerospace engineering company in Bristol are recruiting for a manufacturing manager, engineering manager who would report directly into the Managing Director.

The manufacturing manager, engineering manager role will involve the following

• Managing the manufacturing element of the organisation ensuring high quality business activities are achieved with maximum efficiency
• Ensure customer schedules for on time delivery are achieved through continuous improvement, production planning and new machinery requirements (CAPEX)
• The smooth running and organisation of the manufacturing team, identifying where training and development is required, implementing and contributing to the training of the people within their team
• Weekly and regular meetings with the production controller, procurement and the machine shop supervisors to check on work in progress and resolve any bottlenecks
• Manage and monitor all customer schedules and delivery requirements, adjusting work plans and flows to react to changing demand
• Analysing manufacturing operations/processes to improve mechanisms for manufacturing and associated activities
• Ensure sales outputs and KPI's are met with the support of the senior management team to ensure on time delivery for customers which in turn drives additional business
• Staff appraisals for development, coaching and general support to manage performance and ensure production targets are met
• Assist the senior management in the development and preparation of the strategy and general business planning of the organisation
• Interact and liaise with sub-contractors, suppliers and customers on a regular basis with site visits from time to time and regular online meetings

Desirable skills and qualifications for the Manufacturing manager, Engineering manager

• Technical expertise in the Aerospace industry ideally or a related Engineering field within a manufacturing environment
• A professional qualification and background in engineering to HNC/D, degree or equivalent level
• Extensive knowledge in CNC machining processes in manufacturing
• Experience of managing existing production process's and continuous improvements
• Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and C I practices
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9000, AS9100,

The successful manufacturing manager, engineering manager, would suit someone who is currently working in a supervisory or management role within an engineering manufacturing environment, looking to make a difference in a stable but steadily growing business with opportunity to develop.

Job title: manufacturing manager

Salary: 50,000 + up to 10 % Bonus

Benefits: Pension, 33 days holiday, bonus, free parking

Hours: Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday 7am - 4 pm - (early finish Fridays)

Location: Bristol, BS10

Duration: Permanent

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