PRODUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGER
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | West Sussex , Lancing |
| Industry Sector | Civil |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | Attractive Salary |
| Reference | BC232v4 |
| Date Advertised | 23-07-2008 - 11:33 |
This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.
Description
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGER
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
WEST SUSSEX
Our client is a long-established manufacturer of medical equipment and has grown to become a highly successful UK market leader in their field. In terms of quality, reliability and reputation, their medical equipment range is recognised internationally as second to none, and is the result of many years experience and considerable in-house expertise from a dedicated workforce.
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGER
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
WEST SUSSEX
Our client is a long-established manufacturer of medical equipment and has grown to become a highly successful UK market leader in their field. In terms of quality, reliability and reputation, their medical equipment range is recognised internationally as second to none, and is the result of many years experience and considerable in-house expertise from a dedicated workforce.
As Production Engineering Manager you will develop and lead both the Production Engineering and Site Services departments, ensuring that the most cost effective and efficient processes are used relative to demand, and take responsibility for process control (including all Special Processes) within the company. There will also be a requirement to actively work with and support both the Factory and Logistics Managers ensuring that there are no technical log jams to the processes employed in order that output targets can be achieved in a smooth and efficient manner with a focus on reducing cycle and lead time and costs wherever possible.
Key activities will include the following:-
•Actively support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, includes leading this phase of the project where necessary, and ensuring that the requirements and timescales within the process are met
•Manage the configuration control process and ensure that team members achieve their goals within the time agreed. This will include chairing meetings and ensuring that valueless/nice-to-have changes are avoided.
•Ensure that support is given to the management of technical issues within the factory and processes.
•To actively support/practice/promote and lead a No Blame culture harnessing the attributes of continual improvement and world class manufacturing techniques, working with the management team to achieve this through the company. This includes Lean, Kanban, 5S, glasswall, ZDM. Preventative maintenance.
•Ensure that the Production Engineering and Site Services teams are effectively staffed, managed, trained and well motivated to achieve team objectives and maximum results for the company.
•Ensure that all policies and procedures concerning health and safety are followed to ensure a safe working environment.
Candidates will need to be analytical and proactive but able to communicate and report effectively on technical matters to all levels of technical and non-technical personnel both internally and externally. The successful applicant will need to be a team player with a strategic mindset and strong business acumen with the ability to hold others to a structured planning process.
The job holder is likely to have a Degree or HNC within an Electro/Mechanical or Electronics Discipline, and experience as a Production Engineering Manager within the manufacturing / medical profession would be an advantage. Candidates must have a proven track record of successfully introducing new products, managing both product and process change effectively and efficiently. The job holder must be a competent and professional leader with proven ability to deal with various personnel issues such as recruitment, appraisals, training and disciplinary situations. Sound IT skills are a requirement, together with a good understanding of ISO9000/13485 an electro mechanical environment. An understanding / working knowledge of FDA GMP would be an advantage.
