Director of Manufacturing

Position: Director of Manufacturing

Location: Worcester

Salary: Negotiable salary at the market rate depending upon experience.

A leading local business is looking to recruit a director of manufacturing to help the organisation develop into new emerging markets. Leading a team of 6 direct reports and responsibility for a total of 50 heads.

Role Description:

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for developing the manufacturing strategy and optimizing the manufacturing costs and plant utilisation. You will maintain a focus on all business unit manufacturing needs, to ensure these are met in a cost effective, reliable and competitive manner.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and maintain world class Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the assigned facilities.

Oversee the operating and capital budgeting process.

Provide input into strategic choices where manufacturing expertise is needed.

Support P&Ls to ensure manufacturing supports strategy implementation.

Provide technical assistance to sales or business development as needed for proposals or customer development.

Manage all in house manufacturing and material handling as it relates to products, production and development projects.

Manage and maintain stocks inventory and asset management at assigned locations. Contribute to identifying and optimizing inventory strategies.

Provide input into project execution and proposals where development and expertise is needed.

Organize manufacturing resources for product and project execution.

Drive quality on manufacturing compliance issues.

Identify and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement opportunities.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

Ideally BS or MS in Engineering, Industrial Management or an equivalent qualification, MBA preferred.

Experience in operating a manufacturing facility with knowledge of Lean Engineering, BOM and MRP systems.

At least 10 years of manufacturing experience and expertise.

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