Metsä Wood Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. The products of Metsä Wood, Metsä Group’s wood products business, include Kerto® LVL, birch and spruce plywood and further processed sawn timber. Our products made of northern wood store carbon, and play an important role in combating climate change. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall. This recruitment is carried out anonymously. Manufacturing Manager, Boston, UK Metsä Wood UK As our Manufacturing Manager, based in Boston, Lincolnshire you will be a hands on leader for the production teams across multiple shifts. You will report directly to the Site Operations Manager and liaise with the wider business functions to support the delivery of sites KPI’s. You will have a team of production managers and team leaders who you will coach and develop through having an approach of fresh ideas to challenge the status quo, delivering continuous improvement, and unlocking the full potential of your team and colleagues. Immediate priorities: Get to know the site, the business and most importantly your people – we are looking for someone who connects well with people at every level, makes people feel valued and is very comfortable being on the shop floor every day Understand the immediate priorities, the team and resources required to deliver them, continue or start work on them Gather a baseline understanding of our current Operational capability – whilst it will take time to develop our people capabilities, it will be key to grasp the basics quickly and adopt the daily, weekly routines Main Responsibilities: Ensuring all resources are aligned to delivering the company production requirements in the most cost effective and efficient manner. To ensure safe working practices are maintained or improved across all production operations. Responsible for setting, monitoring and reacting to variances in production targets for safety, quality, productivity, OEE, and cost. Maintaining a healthy and transparent relationship with HR, Distribution, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance teams. Working closely with colleagues from the wider Metsä Wood team to support the delivery of the annual plan and long term strategy. Identify and develop the capability of your team to meet current and future production needs and to deliver a programme of continual career development for team members. Be responsible for the delivery of a continuous improvement culture in the team using lean six sigma methodology. Lead improvement projects ensuring resources are engaged, capable and projects deliver on time in full and on budget. Contribute to the creation and implementation of a best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance Proven experience in identifying and leading future Capex investment opportunities in the Manufacturing areas Proven experience in identifying an efficient layout of equipment and resources to improve flow of materials To be responsible for manufacturing performance, volume & quality goals ensuring this is aligned to customer requirements Proven experience of cost control and financial management of Department P&L Manage all aspects of discipline, appraisals, and training throughout the manufacturing team. Proven experience in workforce development through the recruitment process Prerequisites: Experience of delivering an excellent safety performance within a company that strives to deliver an Injury Free workplace. Minimum 5-10 years of manufacturing management experience. Managing multi shift teams with a minimum of 100 staff. Proven experience of delivering sustained productivity and cost improvements whilst maintaining positive employee relations. Strong employee engagement with focus on team building, coaching and stakeholder management Able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skill, with the ability to inspire, implement and drive change; whilst maintaining and improving employee engagement. Minimum 5 years of Lean Six Sigma experience together with a track record of using these skills to drive business improvements whilst embedding a zero loss mind-set. Experience in Disciplinary and grievances procedures. Minimum IOSH Health & Safety management qualification Numerate with good data analysis skills. Competent with Microsoft Office skills. Flexibility to travel throughout the UK with some nights spent away from home, where required. Desirable but not essential: Experience of timber manufacturing / industry. SAP ERP system user Experience of dealing with a unionised workforce Minimum Green Belt or equivalent Lean Qualification. Personal attributes: Confident and self-assured Challenges in a constructive way using helpful feedback. Debates topics and gains consensus on core issues Facilitates discussions Engages and inspires others Passionate Listener Curious and perceptive Coaching and supportive Technical experience: Coaching & Motivating experience – ideally in a manufacturing environment achieving results through others Change management – experience leading change and transitions Communicating with impact - presentation skills in creation and delivery Project management – Delivering productivity & Financial benefits Budget management – Cost & Commercial awareness Proactive Leadership – Energy and drive Computer literate (Windows) and is able to pick up new applications quickly Why work for us? A c ompelling brand and company with true sustainability platform An attractive benefits package, including competitive salary, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme, and comprehensive death in service benefit Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with various service-related increments You can count on our commitment to your growth and development. Training, mentoring and coaching tailored to each individual’s development needs Membership of the Me Metsa reward platform providing access to discounts and offers from 100’s of popular retailers Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support 24/7 including financial, legal and wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme Free On-site parking Anonymous recruitment - how it works This recruitment is carried out anonymously. Therefore, the following information will be hidden from the recruiters until the interview stage: name, date of birth, contact details, gender, mother tongue, dates of study and name of the educational institution. Attachments (CVs) are also hidden. HR recruiters have access to the applicants' contact details at the stage when they start inviting applicants for interviews. Our recruiting system will guide you through the application process. You will be asked for personal data, but all the above mentioned information is hidden from the recruiters until the interview stage. The application form includes questions to help you to present your skills and experience anonymously. Please reply to all questions to make your competences and skills visible. You can attach a CV to your application, but it is hidden at the initial stage of the recruitment process. If you are invited for an interview, recruiters will have access to your CV to support the interview. Read more about our anonymous recruitment at https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/ Can you imagine yourself having a career at Metsä? Find out Submit your application using the link "Apply". Do it as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period. Include your CV (and also tell us your salary expectations). We wish you luck