Manufacturing manager

Manufacturing Manager Witney Salary Negotiable Our well-established Client are leaders in their industry and operate across the globe. They are currently looking for a Manufacturing Manager to manage the team, implementing best practice, continuous improvement and modern manufacturing practices. Manufacturing Manager Roles and Responsibilities: * Manage the team rsquo;s daily tasks, establish standard policies and procedures. * Empower Shift Supervisors to execute the production plan efficiently, guiding them in running their teams, completing work orders, and balance product lines * Identify opportunities for business improvements e.g., LEAN Manufacturing * Meet daily with your teams, using lsquo;Plan, Do, Check, Act rsquo; to check progress and resolve issues quickly. Using KPI rsquo;s to make strategic decisions * Understand how Safety Stocks are calculated and work with the BU Leader to update these monthly ndash; ensuring the right balance is found between customer service and inventory optimization * Support continuous development, trouble shooting, attending meetings and writing reports as needed * Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision * Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Understand the challenges posed to Setters, Maintenance Engineers, Operators, Quality and Warehouse staff * Communicate and provide feedback. Listen, motivate, and inspire. Focus on employee development and recognise their individual strengths and weaknesses The ideal Manufacturing Manager will: * Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience * Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing * Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain * Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience ndash; preferably Sage X3 Working Hours + Benefits: * Negotiable salary depending on experience plus production bonus (around GBP6k per year) paid monthly * Monday to Friday 8am ndash; 5pm (42.5 hours) * 25 days annual leave * Employer matched pension scheme at 6% * Critical Illness Cover and Group Income Protection. * Death in Service scheme. * Employee discounts platform * lsquo;WeCare rsquo; well-being program Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 26 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate rsquo;s requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you