Leadership Role in Manufacturing and Technical Functions
Lead Manufacturing and Technical functions to deliver "best in class" performance in quality, cost, and delivery.
Ensure on-time, in-spec, and cost-effective product supply to customers, working closely with cross-functional teams.
Define short-, medium-, and long-term strategic direction for Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Technical functions, translating into actionable deployment plans.
Drive results-oriented leadership, supporting and developing both direct and indirect reports.
Lead business planning, including cost control, investments, workforce, and material planning aligned with turnover and sales targets.
Implement Brose standards and tools to monitor and improve performance across all functions.
Develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives within the supply chain, including product and process improvements.
Champion a continuous improvement culture through PDCA cycles, cost efficiency, and performance enhancement.
Embed the Brose Production System across all operations.
Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance, safeguarding employees and protecting the environment.
Uphold company policies and values, including Code of Conduct, Quality, Equal Opportunities, and Sustainability principles.
Candidate Requirements
* Proven senior leadership experience (min. 4 years) in manufacturing and technical management within a high-volume, complex production environment.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical services.
* Demonstrated ability to lead large teams (direct & indirect reports) with a focus on coaching, performance, and accountability.
* Experience managing P&L, budgets, and KPIs with a strong commercial and operational focus.
* Track record of delivering cost savings, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal functions.
* Strategic mindset combined with hands-on leadership and decision-making capability.
* Strong commitment to health, safety, environment, and sustainability.
Our Offer and Values
We offer a modern working environment at Brose Coventry, committed to making it "a better place to work". Our FIRST principles of Family, Innovation, Return, Speed & Team underpin our culture. We are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion, believing that varied perspectives foster success. We invite you to take the next step in your career with us. For questions, your HR contact is available. Please note, the position's availability depends on the candidate's right to work in the UK.
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