Production Line Manager
Responsible for the safe and effective management of production, maintaining Safety and Quality standards at all times. The role focuses on projects relating to New Product Introduction for Medical instruments. Full‑time role based at our Sudbury facility. Hours of work: Monday to Thursday (06:00 to 14:00) and Friday (06:00 to 12:30).
Your Role
* Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment statements, policies and procedures. Carry out H&S audits and annual assessments.
* Manage a team focused on Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Costs to ensure production orders are delivered on due dates.
* Perform regular analysis to optimize capacity plans and maintain optimal level of direct staff.
* Reduce year-on-year product cost movements by improving production utilisation and efficiency. Ensure continuous improvement activities are resourced, managed and driven to completion.
* Plan entry of new products into manufacturing in a well-planned/optimised manner and influence product design for ease and consistency of manufacture.
* Conduct daily, weekly and monthly planning with Demand Planning group to fulfil customer orders on time.
* Demonstrate leadership in strengthening continuous improvement culture.
* Assist Support Engineers and Quality group with validation tasks requiring risk assessments and validation protocols.
Your Expertise
* Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
* Experience with projects relating to New Product Introduction (desirable).
* Experience leading large, multi-skilled teams.
* Experience in low to medium volume manufacturing, manual processes.
* IT literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
* Ability to manage time effectively and possess a desire to succeed.
Our Benefits
* 26 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell an additional 10 days.
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
* Share and bonus scheme.
* Flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover.
* Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.
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