Our client design, develop and manufacture materials testing machines and software and software used for the computer-controlled testing of soils and rocks. This technology is used to evaluate the mechanical properties that are key in geotechnical and earthquake engineering design!
Purpose of the role
Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be managing your own team with full responsibility for the people, procedures, and processes. Managing, motivating and engaging the team to meet business targets and setting the example by creating a positive and respectful environment within the team.
As the Test and Commissioning Manager, you will oversee the implementation of manufacturing improvements working collaboratively with departments directly affecting the areas managing and continually strive for excellence and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain constant communication with managers, staff, and other departments to ensure effective workflows
* Oversea the planned monthly work in line with customer promised dates to improve accurate Lead Times for sales orders
* Ensure all team members have up-to-date knowledge of the company products and related topics
* Maintain processes and procedures within the area of responsibility.
* Actively encourage the reporting of ‘non-conformance’ and ‘near misses’ and own the root cause analysis where applicable
* Support individuals to grow and enable them to r...