Workshop and Manufacturing Manager

Workshop and Manufacturing Manager

Title: Workshop and Manufacturing Manager
Reporting to: Production Engineering & Supply Chain Manager.
Location: Office-based, Warwick

3P innovation is currently accepting candidates for a Workshop and Manufacturing Manager, based at our facility in Warwick. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, results oriented individual, who is innovative and analytical with a drive for change. 3P innovation is a leader in the manufacture of automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device and FMCG industries. We have an exceptional customer-focused and employee centred culture and are entering our next growth phase. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence and shape 3P innovation’s manufacturing function. This is a full-time role, reporting to the Production Engineering & Supply Chain Manager

Job Objective

The Workshop and Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for implementing and supervising production cells for our standard and bespoke equipment ranges and to introduce vertical integration as appropriate. There is also a requirement to manage the resourcing of a team of technicians to ensure the timely completion of machine builds across a number of projects and for controlling the management of the workshop and facilities to ensure that all internal and external routines are undertaken. The successful candidate will have the responsibility for ensuring best practices in quality, cost control, resource efficiency, risk management, and health, safety, and environment are achieved.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan/manage workload of technicians, to ensure that projects are completed on time and to budget and that customer’s expectations are met.
• Implement and drive Lean manufacturing methodologies and value engineering within 3P innovation’s platform delivery and bespoke equipment production cells.
• Allocation and management of workshop areas and resources.
• Manage the incoming inspection and finishing processes and execute vertical integration activities as appropriate.
• Supervise the completion of the maintenance routines for all machinery/equipment.
• Responsible for the facilities management of all company buildings.
• Working with the H&S Officer to ensure that the department complies with all health and safety standards with a culture of zero harm.
• Lead the 5S programme throughout the company.
• Implementation and improvement of workshop working practices and SOPs.
• Responsible for waste disposal and recycling, COSHH and LOLER & PUWER in responsible areas on day to day basis.
• Management of stock levels of consumables, packaging and raw materials; management of general inventory.
• Responsible for calibration of equipment and instrumentation.
• Setting and control of budget and workshop spend.
• Maintaining good communications and working relationships within the team, with other departments, with external clients and with visiting creative teams.
• Undertake performance reviews and disciplinary duties; responsible for team recruitment, training and development.
• Define and agree KPI’s to monitor progress and achievements in the workshop and manufacturing area.
• Manage the monthly resourcing levelling activity for the company as a whole.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven team leadership experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of managing people and resources and of detailed resource planning.
• Completed a recognised apprentice training programme in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• A proactive self-starter, able to manage multiple priorities with a drive to get the job done.
• HNC/HND or higher qualification in Manufacturing or Production Engineering.
• Experience of successfully implementing and driving Lean manufacturing methodologies in a similar environment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical/electrical drawings and P & IDs with good electro/mechanical knowledge.
• An in-depth understanding of the mechanical fitting/assembly of machine components and sub-assemblies.
• Able to provide technical guidance and recommendations in accordance with relevant industry standards and best engineering practices.
• Experience in setting and managing budgets.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation within an industrial environment.
• A collaborative ‘can do’ attitude and flexible approach to dealing with personnel at all levels within the company and with outside partners.
• Demonstrates highly ethical behaviour and good judgment at all times.
• Strategic, analytical and innovative problem solver.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Has an appreciation of ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in implementing the vertical integration of manufacturing activities.
• Demonstrated competency working with automated machinery, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience of using Autodesk, AutoCAD or Inventor.
• PLC and control knowledge.