Test and Commissioning Manager

We are looking for an experienced Test and Commissioning Manager to join us in our diverse and ever expanding Hampshire based business to help lead us through our next period of growth.   BASIC SALARY: Up to £43,000   BENEFITS:· 25 days holiday · Pension · Company bonus · Share incentive scheme · Life Assurance · Daily free lunch   LOCATION: Hook, Hampshire   COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Basingstoke, Reading, Fareham, Guildford, Newbury, Camberley   WHY JOIN US? :· Friendly and supportive working environment · Performance based bonus paid yearly which is the equivalent of 4 weeks salary · Part of a share scheme that has risen by over 400% in the last 5 years   JOB DESCRIPTION: Test and Commissioning Manager - Machinery, Manufacturing   As the Test and Commissioning Manager, you will oversee, manage and drive the team, working collaboratively with departments directly affecting theTest and Commissioning areas, ensuring agreed objectives are met, continually striving for excellence and best practice.   Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing and Technical Support you will contribute to the implementation of manufacturing improvements managing and maintaining team objectives and KPIs.   This will include: · Maintaining constant communication with managers, staff, and other departments to ensure effective workings for the area of Test and Commissioning · Actively encouraging the reporting of 'non-conformance' and 'near misses' for the area of responsibility and own the root cause analysis where applicable · The ability to effectively delegate responsibilities whilst maintaining control of the area of Test and Commissioning · Overseeing the planned monthly work in line with customer promised dates to improve accurate lead times for sales orders · Continuously monitoring and improving the efficiency of the team   PERSON SPECIFICATION: Test and Commissioning Manager - Machinery / Manufacturing   As you will be managing a team of 12, management experience within a manufacturing environment is essential to be a successful candidate for this role.   Communication skills are also key, as although you will be based internally, you will require a good working relationship with the Geotechnical Consultant and Support Manager who deals with on site installations and training.   The ideal candidate will have: · Bachelor's degree or demonstrable experience within a manufacturing environment · Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development · A change agent who can challenge and drive process improvements · Proficiency in conflict management and business negotiation processes · The ability to work effectively across departments engaging key stakeholders   THE COMPANY:  We have been at the forefront of designing computer-controlled systems to evaluate the mechanical properties of soil and rock for over 40 years and are highly regarded within the geotechnical and earthquake engineering design sector. We take pride in our company mission and vision statements, which underpins our core staff values as we work together to be the best in our field.   It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Testing and Commissioning, Testing, Commissioning, Manufacturing, Management, Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Service Engineering, Service, Production, Distribution, Team Leader, Commissioning Engineer, Testing Engineer.   INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.   Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.   REF: DN17986, Wallace Hind Selection