Manufacturing Operations Manager Renfrew, Scotland
Job description
Teknek – Manufacturing Operations Manager
Teknek is a specialist automation provider. Its equipment and associated consumables are used by the world’s advanced manufacturing companies to reduce defects.
From its headquarters close to Glasgow, it designs, develops and produces a wide range of products. It exports around 98% of all output and proudly serves Tier 1 organisations including – Global manufacturers of mobile phones, tablets, automotive, packing and medical industries.
After inventing the contact cleaning Technology, the company remains at the forefront of this industry by continuous innovation. Its products are the best available.
The business continues to develop new products, find new markets and new customers and is experiencing growth.
Our customers are global and demanding. Since 2006 Teknek has adopted best practise and is able to offer short lead times whilst holding little or no stock or parts or finished goods. Its reputation for high performance products, short lead times and excellent product quality has helped it become the NO 1 supplier of this type of product globally.
The drive to make more with less continues apace, and Teknek has clear plans as to how this will be achieved. Moreover, we recognise that we need to be a responsible producer and to that end are adopting Sustainable Manufacturing processes.
The Ideal Candidate
As a fast moving and flexible organisation candidates with the right experience and personality will thrive.
Whilst long service at one corporation would not preclude applicants, it is likely that those who have held operations management positions at such places will not have the ‘hands on – can do’ approach required.
Team working is vital and this role interfaces with all parts of the business. However, we seek candidates who have a track record of not only achieving via teams but can also point to many individual achievements which reflect the passion and intellectual fluidity of the candidate.
Teknek customers are demanding and require not only quick delivery but also high quality. Candidates who favour rigid systems including complex project management structures are unlikely to be able to add value to what Teknek customers require.
Operating within the guidance of a detailed annual plan which creates individual objectives for all staff, the company is highly focused.
Those with passion, energy and a desire to achieve will find kindred spirits at Teknek.
The Role – short form
- Managing a team of around 25 including production and materials.
- Focus on QCD
- Improving existing flow
- Being Inventive, and inspiring others to be so.
The Role
As part of the management team the role reports directly to the Managing Director. The successful candidate will need to be an independent and driven manager with the ability to lead a business.
This opportunity will enrich your Operations base and knowledge enormously.
Operations covers all aspects of the value adding production process, from procurement to despatch. Flexible and agile supply chains underpin the assembly process.
Key Focus
- Own the production schedule and take personal responsibility for making it happen
- Lead process and productivity improvement to support our Strategic Intent.
- Leadership at Teknek is hands on.
- Develop cost effective and efficient supply chain to bolster our lead time performance.
- Develop sustainable processes through the supply chain and the production process.
- Work with Leadership to develop overall strategies.
- Drive skills across the function.
Qualifications & Attributes
- 3+ Years in a high mix/medium volume production environment. Ideally electromechanical/mechanical/electronic products.
- Graduate in engineering background / or can demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Strong Improvement culture, ideally proven experience of delivering production wide change
- Good understanding of supply chains and how to manage and develop them.
- Experience of short lead time/high quality/continuous improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus.
- Excellent organisational and follow up skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
- Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Exhibits a curious mind.
- Demonstrated ability to make things happen—this is an important characteristic.
- Ambitious and not afraid to show it
- Challenges the status quo
- Emotionally robust with ability to overcome setbacks quickly.
What we offer
A generous benefits package is on offer to the right candidate.
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Contributory Pension
- Death in Service Insurance
- Permanent disability Insurance
- Private Medical Cover.
- Generous Holiday Package
- Discretionary Christmas Bonus
To apply
Please apply in writing attaching your CV. Applicants are required to provide required information for a relevant background or pre-employment check in relation to their identity, previous employment, education, and criminal records, as in the job specification.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview for an initial assessment of their abilities and aptitudes as required for the role.
Any offer of employment will be conditional on a candidate satisfactorily meeting the required background and/or pre-employment checks which will be subject to ongoing review on appointment. More details are available in the job specification with the application pack available from Helen Bell, HR
All employment subject to Right to work in the UK. Further information can be found on the UK Government Website. All successful candidates must have RTW status and / or relevant UK work visa
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Renfrew, PA4 9RT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing Operations management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
