manufacturing manager Telford, England
Job description
Do you have experience and a sound working knowledge of assembly processes within the automotive sector? Are you able to lead by example to meet customer quality and delivery expectations, and motivate others to consistently achieve? Do you want to work as part of a supportive, attentive, knowledgeable, and dynamic team?
TI Fluid Systems Ltd designs and manufactures fluid carrying systems that address the complex assembly and performance challenges of the modern automotive industry and vehicle performance environment.
Our wide range of multi-layer low-permeation plastic tubes, high-pressure steel double-wall and single-wall tubes, quick connectors, and flexible lines, supported by our global manufacturing presence and long-standing technical expertise, enables us to provide unrivalled levels of service, from design to production, to just-in-time delivery.
The Role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time, Line Leader based in Telford, doing double-day shifts. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be accountable for a team of workers, ensuring high quality parts are manufactured and delivered to our customers on time, at the right cost and in a safe manner.
Complying with company Quality and Environmental Management, Health & Safety policies, and procedures, you will ensure the requirements are understood and maintained by all team members. You will take prompt action to highlight and rectify risks, supporting the H&S Specialist to identify any previously unknown hazards. You will ensure that all products are manufactured to the correct specifications and standards, managing product changes within the requirements of the business and customer protocols, this will include performing regular process and product audits, putting in place robust actions to close out any concerns.
This role is required to ensure adequate and systematic forward planning is established and implemented to manage running changes through to new platform launches. This will be inclusive of capacity, workforce headcount and build forward planning. You will continually monitor people and process performance to ensure optimisation and improve the economical use of consumable items.
About You:
- Experience and knowledge of assembly processes in the automotive sector, preferably Tier 1
- Able to work under pressure within a highly demanding environment, managing the expectations of key stakeholders
- Able to work flexibly on own initiative, making decisions to improve efficiencies within the production line
- Able to deal with first line quality issues with team members and customers
- Can identify areas for continuous improvement to increase customer satisfaction rates
- Experience of compiling reports on the request of the Production Manager to identify key performance trends
- Willingness to learn new skills and adaptability to meet the changing needs of customer, business, and industry requirements
- HNC/HNC in a Production or Engineering discipline, Level 3 qualification in Team Leading or equivalent experience
The successful candidate can expect 25-days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and private healthcare.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.62 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Telford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/08/2023
