Factory Leader

Rugby

37 Hours

Factory Leader

The Role

Only reporting to an international director, this is the most senior position in the factory. You will have 3 direct reports and circa 100 indirect permanent staff. This factory is a leading manufacturing unit delivering new rotating equipment (generators and steam turbines) as well as servicing equipment in operations for nuclear civil power generation and naval applications. My client are looking for a lean focused leader, that has experience in taking a business through growth & change.

Factory Leader

Main Responsibilities

·      Responsible for running the factory in terms of safety, quality, lead time and cost.

·      Develop the team and demonstrate accountability for operational, functional, business and company objectives.

·      Manage technical issues whilst dealing with cross-functional stakeholders.

·      Ensure compliance with H&S regulations and promote a culture of safety.

·      Lead by example by performing Gemba & Hazard Hunts.

·      Feedback on incidents throughout the Group and implement lessons learned.

·      Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all departments.

·      Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the QMS.

·      Monitor product quality metrics and analyse trends.

·      Implement corrective actions for issues.

·      Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production to manufacturing policies.

·      Develop and implement strategies to increase productivity.

·      Prepare and manage budget and growth plans.

·      Analyse production costs and cost saving measures.

·      Monitor production output and adjust processes to meet targets.

·      Coordinate maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.

·      Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on production, quality and performance.

·      Coach and develop employees to support their performance and growth, to maintain positive employee relations.

·      Ability to communicate / share vision / engage with the teams.

·      Proactively manage customer relationships.

·      Drive opportunities for operational growth with existing and new customers.

·      Part of the UK Leadership Team.

Factory Leader

The Candidates

·      Proven experience managing in a low volume high cost manufacturing environment.

·      Ideally be degree educated.

·      Ideally have lean manufacturing qualifications.

·      Must have experience implementing successful lean projects.

·      Must have experience in taking businesses through growth and change.

·      Ideally have managed teams 70+.

·      Ideally have a proven track record in the power industry or transferable skills acquired in another heavy industry.

·      Able to implement cultural change and embed employee driven ways of working.

·      Strong communication at all levels in the business.

·      Lead by example.

·      Must be a UK National, or Duel-National from a non-ITAR restricted country.

Factory Leader

Benefits

·      Competitive salary.

·      Flexible start time between 7am-10am, ability to work shorter days on a Friday.

·      Annual bonus – 15% of salary.

·      Company car or car allowance (£550 gross per month).

·      Pension – 10% employer, 5% employee (salary sacrifice available to increase)

·      26 Days holiday, plus bank holidays.

·      Buy up to 4 holidays or sell up to 5 holidays per year.

·      Flexible benefits

o  Life assurance x6

o  Health insurance – add your family onto plan

o  Lifestyle reimbursement fund, up to £660 per year.

Security Clearance Requirement

This role requires the successful candidate to hold Security Check Clearance. If you do not currently hold SC Clearance, my client will support your application. Due to the sensitive nature of their work, applicants must be UK Nationals. Duel nationals from non-ITAR-restricted countries may also be considered.

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