Role Description: Manufacturing Manager Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 5.00pm Friday 8.15am - 12.00 Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met. Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes. Key Responsibilites Strategy & Deveolpment Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance Help identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times Responsible for plant production, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities Ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis Update the production plan on a daily basis Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions Produce reports and appropriate presentations Undertake continuous training and development reviews Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors Liaison with the Technical Team in the pursuance of existing product performance; to include the implementation of engineering changes on repair and overhaul activities. Planning and control of repair station activities Procurement and purchasing activities Maintenance of the stores and inventory activities Liaison with the Quality Manager on supplier auditing Liaising with other Heads in the organization and review of training activities Liaise with sales in support of meeting customer requirements Taking the lead in developing the Health & Safety policy  Implementation of Safety as member of the Safety Board on SMS (Safety Management Systems) Deputise for the Accountable Manager under instruction when required. Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required People Management /Financial/Relationship Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity Motivate and coach the team to operational success Provide technical expertise to the team Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets Prepare the annual Manufacturing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects Responsible for achieving budget and forecast Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on engineering design and development. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Manufacturing activities Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures. Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere Embraces personal challenge Confident, rounded thinking Takes ownership for team cohesion and team development Is resilient, optimistic and open to change Deliver a collaborative approach to others A self-starter, motivated and able to positively motivate others Focused target driven with a positive, can-do attitude Skills & Attributes Excellent leadership and people management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Excellent organisational and follow-up skills Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making Commercial and Financial acumen Qualifications & Experience Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec qualifications, or relevant commercial experience. Demonstratable management experience Technical understanding Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing Experience of managing Profit & Loss responsibilities for manufacturing Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain Understanding of ISO & AS Manufacturing standards Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience