Job Summary
Newberry International are an award-winning frozen produce company operating in Ledbury, Herefordshire. Established in 1995, and originally formed as a trading company, Newberry are now leading markets across the globe with innovation that sets market trends for pre-portioned smoothies for the food service, and HORECA industry, and retail clients to the end consumer.
Having recently moved to our new facility in Ledbury, it's time to expand our team and source the right person to take our fast-paced production facility into the next era.
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering team and its activities. The ideal candidate for this exciting new role will be a natural leader with excellent communication and collaboration skills. They will be able to drive change as the business evolves, supporting their team and the wider production team, promoting a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a diverse Manufacturing Engineering team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment in an agile and dynamic way, tackling unexpected & emerging issues as they arise.
* Analyse current working methods, drive key KPI's and implement improvements to better the efficiency and quality of company processes.
* Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
* Continuous Improvement: Lead and support improvement projects, through effective change management. From minor product and process changes, through to Capex justification and supporting of operations transformational projects.
* Lean Manufacturing: Instil a continuous improvement mindset, developing and mentoring team members in key tools and techniques to drive CI. Foster robustness and stability within Manufacturing Engineering aligned with future business growth plans and production demands.
Requirements
* A degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
* Significant relevant experience (ideally 5+years) in a manufacturing engineering/operations excellence team is essential
* Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
* Experience in a management role
* A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to drive change and work collaboratively to focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Family Run business
* Company pension
* Generous Holiday allowance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ledbury HR8 2JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person