Position: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Location: County Tyrone Reporting to: Operations Director Working as a key member of the Operations Management team and reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for a manufacturing engineering department who strive for operational excellence using best practice lean methods. You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for continuous Improvement projects and events, developing and improving on processes. Top 3 things to know Excellent benefits & package on offer Continuous training & support A collaborative, innovative work environment Main Duties & Responsibilities Manage, lead, train and develop a team that includes lead Manufacturing engineers, senior manufacturing engineers, manufacturing engineers by setting SMART objectives in line with company priorities. Responsibility for Manufacturing attribute ownership for existing & new models within ERP SYSTEM (Oracle TMS) ensuring accuracy and efficiency of material flow to production including kanban. Oversee New Product & Process Development, Design For Manufacture reviews, Establishing processes and Production Launches. Ensure standard work, jigs and fixtures are available for the production team to ensure safe, high quality and repeatable manufacturing techniques for existing product and NPPD projects. Lead by example with Problem Solving activities and coach the team in driving a people focused lean culture. Promote Lean manufacturing tools within the business, focusing on Elimination of Waste (Muda), 5S & Visual Management, Kaizen, Level Production (Takt), Material and Assembly Flow, Pull Systems, Inventory Control, Plan for every Part, Just in Time, Jidoka, Kanban, Standardised work. Justify Actual Savings (e.g. Manufacturing Spend Savings, Rework reduction, Labour, Warranty, Waste Disposal spend) as well as Purchased Price savings where relevant. Assist with meeting all KPIs across the Big Five: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale, with an added responsibility for morale, developing and implementing Reward and Recognition initiatives. Work with Operations team to ensure best practice setting up and refining assembly flow lines to improve efficiencies, increase capacity and meet demand requirements. Experience & Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent. Previous experience in a senior position, leading people within a manufacturing environment is essential. Experience leading, training, developing and motivating teams large teams. Ability to demonstrate experience of working within a production line/ manufacturing environment as a successful agent for change. Proven track record and practical experience of lean manufacturing tools and techniques and their application is essential. Proven experience of coaching and driving lean principles. Knowledge of cutting, welding and fabrication would be advantageous Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills are all essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Excellent IT Skills, specifically with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) with good understanding of CAD. Excellent presentation skills. Must be adaptable with the ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities without losing sight of targets. Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Good general knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations. Ability to learn quickly, use your initiative and work collaboratively as part of a multi-functional team. Self-motivated and action oriented. Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken. Highest level of integrity. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on. Please note candidates must have a full right to work in the UK as we are not equip to sponsor. Skills: Engineering Management Engineering Engineering Project Management Engineering Planning Benefits: Annual Bonus / 13th Cheque Parking Pension Fund