Assistant Section Manager
Production Engineering Section
A permanent vacancy has arisen within our clients Production Engineer Section for an Assistant Section Manager. Reporting to the Production Engineering Section Manager, the successful candidates main focus will be on implementation of enhanced engineering systems in order to produce the required range and volume of products.
Salary on offer Dependant on experience, Up to £57,000 pa
The main duties of the post include :
Supporting and maintaining compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory standards
Setting and achieving section KPIs and performance targets
Driving manufacturing innovation, including through digitisation, SMART factory and automation initiatives
Managing a team of engineers and technicians and supporting their career development through training and coaching
Driving continuous improvement activities, driving performance, efficiency, quality and reliability gains
Leading and planning and introduction of new engineering solutions, including new equipment and new models
Assist with planning, management and control of budgets for both Operating Expenses and Capital Investment.
The key skills, knowledge and experience required :
Preferably 10+ years in relevant engineering role with some management/supervisory experience
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing and/or process engineering experience
Experience of working in a Lean, Kaizen and Continuous Improvement environment
Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferable, but not essential
AutoCAD knowledge
Good communication skills - verbal and written, and effective meeting skills
Please apply direct with your CV attached
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