Main purpose of the job:

Responsible for implementation of production processes and procedures, leading productivity improvements with project based activities, including new product introduction and manufacturing cell design to reduce waste, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs.

Manage KPIs and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximise success.

Responsible for multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative original solutions where results are key to successful completion of major projects.

Work mostly independently with minimal supervision and work is reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Exercise substantial initiative/judgement in work methods and interpreting goals
  
  
• Understanding manufacturing processes
  
  
• Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information
  
  
• Understand lean manufacturing
  
  
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
  
  
• Planning and prioritising activities
  
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
  
• Ability to present data effectively
  
  
• Problem-solving skills
  
  
• Team working skills
  
  
• Analytical skills
  
  
• Able to effectively train people inside and outside of their work group
  
  
• Able to give effective presentations to critical/high level customers and effectively represent work group on review panels and cross-organisational teams
  
  
• Can write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption
  
  
• Ability to present options and persuasively advocate for proposals
  
  
• Ability to work constructively with vendors
  
  
• Identifies problems and actively devises appropriate solutions
  
  
• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree
  
  
• Ability to design processes and layouts
  
  
• Experience of FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Kaizen/A3 (continuous improvement and problem solving) process improvement and Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques
  
  
• Extensive work experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
  
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