E ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.
Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.
We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.
To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Factory Manager to come and join our team at our Kevington Stowmarket site in Suffolk IP14 5AY.
Role Summary:
The successful applicant will be an inspirational and effective leader who will coach and engage your team to deliver high performance in the manufacturing of cut and bonded special shape bricks and brickwork components for our housebuilder and specification customers. In addition to meeting volume targets, they will also be responsible for compliance with all quality, environmental and sustainability protocols and standards whilst promoting a safety first culture.
Specific responsibilities include:
? Preparing and managing the Factory's annual budget ensuring that cash flow and actual spend are correctly costed and managed in line with our protocols
? Consistent analysis of factory performance to identify opportunities to deliver continuous improvement across all areas of factory operations
? Work collaboratively with all Ibstock PLC support functions to utilise specialist support with key projects
? Develop and produce new products that will ensure we are at the forefront of market trends
? Overseeing and managing the Administrative Team and the Technical Office
? Hands on involvement with production, mobile plant loading, H&S, ISO, HR, account management, machine maintenance, cost reduction initiatives
? Leading team to become flexible in their workplace and encourage solution based thinking and therefore independent in their own roles
? Required daily involvement with all parts of the factory including production and administration
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
? A track record of running a production led business
? Computer literate
? Excellent man management skills
? NEEBOSH H&S qualification
? Recognised management qualification
? Experience in reading CAD drawings
? Construction industry knowledge essential
Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future..
More details:
Full time, permanent role
Competitive salary
20% Bonus
Car Allowance
10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
3x life insurance
Share Save scheme eligibility
Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda,
Personal development and career progression opportunities
Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?
Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.
Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.
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