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Jim Lawrence Traditional Ironworks are a family run manufacturing business based in Hadleigh, specialising in lighting and home interiors.
We are seeking a Head of Manufacturing to lead the development and execution of strategies to drive productivity innovation and sustainable growth through process optimisation, technology integration and strategic planning. You will be a valuable member of the Senior Management Team, directing on strategy, driving continuous improvement and being a role model for the wider business.
Key areas of responsibility -
- Work alongside the Head of Production to address production bottlenecks, ensure planning schedules are met and resources are efficiently allocated.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimise production processes and engineering work flows.
- Align production and engineering goals, focussing on cost efficiency, innovation and sustainability.
- Lead the engineering team in designing, maintaining and improving production systems and equipment.
- Drive innovation in product design and manufacturing processes to ensure scalability and quality.
- Oversee compliance within industry standards, safety regulations and quality certifications.
- Inspire a quality culture across the business by managing all the quality processes across product development, production, supplier inspections and customer returns.
- Conduct root cause analysis to address operation inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
- Responsible for all Operations at secondary site in Clare.
- Champion Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Manage budgets for production and engineering, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Take responsibility for all machinery/engineering purchases, maintenance and servicing.
- Create and monitor KPI’s for productivity, quality and cost.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Design, QC and Engineering team by developing and maintaining a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Develop a succession plan to meet future production needs.
Essential experience and skills -
- Proven experience in a leadership role within production and engineering.
- Track record in strategy development and execution.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering principles and project management.
- Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and process optimisation
- Proven IT skills in ERP systems, CAD software and production planning tools.
- Strategic thinker and planner.
- Great communications skills, comfortable on shopfloor and office environment
- Demonstrable people management skills with the ability to balance multiple people challenges of varying complexities.
Desirable -
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management or a relation field.
Benefits -
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule -
- 8 hours shift - 08:30 - 17:00
- Monday to Friday
- On site
Salary depending on experience
