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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Gloucestershire

Experience Dependent + Car Allowance + Bonus + Medical

Our client are a global leader in engineering and manufacturing with sites across the globe. They are seeking a manufacturing engineering manager to join their Gloucestershire site. The role will suit someone with experience across technical manufacturing, R&D and NPI.  

Responsibilities – Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Ensures that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates, coaches and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR polices and drives performance.
Works with the R&D to implement NPI projects in line with the prescribed NPI process.
Provides support to production in achieving volume, quality and delivery targets.
Carries out continuous improvement activities to support production using problem solving techniques such as 6 Sigma.
Supports evaluation of new manufacturing technology
Actively participates in communities of practice with industrial engineering teams from other factories.
Participates in defining the annual budget for area of responsibility and is accountable for managing performance against agreed financial targets and constraints.
Qualification/Experience –Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Outstanding leadership and motivation skills to guide the engineering team to achieve high performance.
5+ years of working experience working in a senior management position within a manufacturing environment, or other relevant industry.
Experience of managing a department across a multi-site organization.
In-depth knowledge/understanding of engineering practices and processes.
A proven background in engineering with an understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.
Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative, and practical solutions.
Excellent consultancy, communication, delegation, and relationship management skills.
Project management skills.
Benefits - Manufacturing Engineering Manager

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous employee referral scheme
Company car
Private medical cover
Generous bonus scheme
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