Manufacture, Electronics, Automotive, Production, Plastics, Electrical, OEMMy Automotive client is looking for a seasoned manufacturing production manager to enable their Plastic, Electronic and Electrical Device and Equipment manufacture. The role will include Ensuring that Production Key Performance Indicators KPI&39;s are monitored and manufacturing targets achieved. Encourage communication between teams by, delivering shift briefs with focus on quality, cost and delivery, and gathering ideas for improvement Lead and motivate the team to create a high performance culture where improvement suggestions are embraced. Through the utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed targets in productivity, efficiency and quality. Manage the implementation of engineering changes and production trials. Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the team. Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure. You will have Proven track record within a manufacturing management. Ability to design processes and layouts. Experience of FMEA Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Kaizen continuous improvement and problem solving, process improvement and Poka Yoke techniques. Significant work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive. Full understanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and re-work. Full understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality. The ideal candidate is likely to have come up in a very hands on Process or Production role possible as an apprentice.