Overview: Working alongside our client, an established global injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Site Production Manager to join their team.

Remit:

• This position will suit an experienced Site Production Manager with good experience of driving 5S and continuous improvement across plant.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled people manager to secure a stable position with a forward-thinking company who place their staff at the forefront of their business.
• Successful candidates should have demonstrable management within an injection moulding environment, with automotive experience a distinct advantage however other industries will be considered.

Role:

• As a Site Production Manager you will be responsible for the leadership, motivation and direction of all staff within the area of responsibility
• Accountable for ensuring production meets customer specifications and delivery expectations, minimising wastage where possible and driving best practices.
• Manage, coach and develop your production team to ensure successful programme delivery and culture.
• Maintain a positive and constructive environment ensuring all stakeholder inputs are considered to support credible decision making.
• Drive the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy and operation.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive the company to deliver the best possible service to our customers.
• With a growth mindset challenge conventional methods and embrace new technologies. 
• Apply business processes in a manner that is compliant with relevant legislation and regulations, to protect the interests of all group companies, their partners and stakeholders.
• Comply with health and safety policy and procedures, local practices and control measures and report risks, accidents or near misses promptly to contribute to a safe workplace.
• Responsible for proactive maintenance of equipment and machinery to maximise operational effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Educated to relevant engineering Degree level
• Demonstrable experience of managing within an injection moulding environment
• Experience within automotive manufacturing
• Good technical knowledge of injection moulding machinery, automation equipment and processes
• Demonstrable experience of coaching, mentoring and developing a team to reach personal and business objectives.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering efficiencies and adopting new technologies
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Confident and concise communicator

Key Words: “Site Manager”, “Production Operations Manager”, “Production Manager”, “Manufacturing Manager”, “CI Manager”, “Assistant Production Manager”, “Production Supervisor”, “Production Leader” “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Automotive”, “IATF16949”

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Sierra 57 Consult –

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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