Overview
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Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. Siemens Healthineers MR Magnet Technology is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of superconducting magnets for magnetic resonance imaging. Over a third of MRI scanners installed worldwide have at their heart a magnet manufactured in our Eynsham factory. The business has been awarded several Queen’s Awards for export success, two Best Factory Awards and an IMechE Manufacturing Excellence Award. We are expanding with a brand new, £250m, state-of-the-art facility in Bicester producing our new DryCool technology, which will power the future of sustainable MRI. This role can be based at either site.
As a Manufacturing Manager, part of a manufacturing/production team of more than 400 people, you’ll provide day-to-day management and guidance to a team of 60 via 4 direct reports, ensuring targets related to quality, safety and cost are met. You will manage labour planning and resource strategies, drive year-on-year productivity improvements, and lead continuous improvement activity for your area and the wider manufacturing operation. You’ll be a conscious leader who listens to feedback and ensures the team has a voice. As we plan the opening of our new facility in Bicester, you’ll support the transition strategy, defining criteria for selection and balancing the split of skills across new and existing operations. This is a fully site-based role.
Responsibilities
* To comply with, and support the Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures. Ensure that all H&S audits are carried out accordingly. Investigate any EHS incidents to required standard.
* Deploy the Business Strategy, Implementation and Communication. Act as first point of contact for issues and seek resolution using the team’s resources, minimising escalation.
* Provide clear direction and act as inspirational leader and coach to the manufacturing unit.
* Work with support functions to ensure customer needs are met, with emphasis on meeting customer expectations.
* Implement schedules, methods and processes; allocate manpower and resources.
* Actively support and drive Continuous Improvement and a structured problem-solving culture.
* Identify opportunities for business improvement through analysis of current operational performance using relevant KPIs; maintain highly visual manufacturing with modern philosophies.
* Motivate and develop the team, comprising Cell Leaders and Lead Technicians.
* Ensure all manufacturing activities are resourced and managed, including introduction of new products and processes.
* Own the operational budgets and costs; work toward achieving business and departmental objectives (quality, productivity, output).
* Develop people and the team’s performance, including training, coaching and performance management.
* Set clear team objectives and review performance regularly; establish regular departmental performance reviews with Cell Leader and Lead Technicians.
* Prepare the cost centre budget proposal and manage expenditures against budget.
* Apply HPS methods where applicable.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a similar manufacturing environment with strong leadership and organizational skills.
* Excellent facilitator who communicates effectively with all levels inside and outside the organisation.
* Experience in managing manufacturing processes within a technical production environment.
* Positive attitude with the ability to identify solutions to problems.
* Proven knowledge and use of Lean and Business Improvement Techniques; self-motivated and able to motivate teams to meet objectives.
* Minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English, Maths and Sciences; evidence of qualifications in Lean or 6σ desirable. Business or Engineering degree desirable.
* IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Benefits
* 26 days' holiday with the option to buy up to 10 additional or sell up to 5.
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
* Share and bonus scheme.
* Access to flexible benefits including private medical insurance and dental cover.
* Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and 24/7 employee assistance programme.
Who we are
We are a team of more than 73,000 Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we push boundaries to improve patient outcomes and experiences. Our portfolio supports clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.
How we work
When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become part of a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals and skilled specialists who believe in each individual’s potential. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, and orientations and work together to fight diseases and enable access to care. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-uk/careers
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