Business Manager - Manufacturing & Engineering
We’re on the lookout for a hands-on Team Leader to head up a production area at a bright, busy manufacturing site. You’ll be responsible for keeping things running smoothly day-to-day — that means coordinating people and processes to hit key targets around output, quality, and efficiency.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading the production area to ensure smooth throughput and avoid delays.
* Managing equipment and people, including setup and verification activities.
* Troubleshooting technical issues at the line.
* Supporting new product launches and completing validation checks.
* Training team members to boost capability and support autonomous working.
* Acting as a link between engineering and operations.
* Spotting improvement opportunities and helping deliver smarter processes (equipment, layout, flow, etc).
* Managing stock and kits, including setup and de-kitting.
* Ensuring safety standards and procedures are followed.
* Delivering against production plans and quality standards.
* Full line management responsibilities: task planning, holidays, performance, and training.
* Keeping records and systems up to date (stock control, personnel, quality, etc).
* Supporting production planning and reporting on KPIs.
* Making sure machinery and tools are used and maintained correctly.
* Taking part in production meetings and contributing to team goals.
Qualifications:
* Experience leading a production team in manufacturing.
* Background in team leadership or line management.
* Electronics manufacturing a huge plus!
* Great communication skills and confident working cross-functionally.
* Comfortable with production systems and digital record-keeping.
* Ability to read technical drawings and follow specs.
* Organised, reliable, and proactive.
* Solid timekeeping and strong work ethic.
If this sounds like the right move for you, apply with a current CV or get in touch with either Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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