Job Description

PRODUCTION / BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER
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Brett Martin, a globally recognised leader in plastic and building product manufacturing, is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Production/Business Unit Manager to join our ever-expanding team. If you're ready to be part of an exciting and innovative workplace, we want to hear from you!
About the role
The role:
Report to the Head of Engineering Plastic Sheet Operations weekly on all matters relevant to the performance of the production units;
Prepare monthly reports for presentation to the Board;
Manage the efficient production of products on a daily basis across all production machines in accordance with specification and quality requirements;
Lead, champion and deliver the departmental business improvement plans;
Maximise the synergies that exist between the production units;
Work in close collaboration with the Head of Engineering Sheet Operations to deliver and exceed targeted production key performance indicators;
Working in conjunction with master planning, plan all production activity and manage complex scheduling of work on a daily basis;
Maintain tight management and responsibility for all operational and material costs including budgetary control;
Engage daily with support departments i.e. maintenance, commercial, quality, HR, H&S, technical etc. to ensure effective running of the factory;
Meet internal and external customer expectations with regard to delivery and quality.
About the company
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
Required Criteria

• Minimum of 5 years' management experience within manufacturing
• Experience of lean manufacturing tools (5S / 5WHY / SMED)
• Have a good understanding of materials management
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills
• Have excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Have experience of developing staff and achieving departmental and business objectives
• Have strong IT skills including MS office and particularly excel
• Have a third level qualification in either: Production / Mechanical / Process / Polymer Engineering
• Have strong people management skills in leading, managing and motivating teams to achieve challenging targets

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of HSE standards and ISO 9001 quality in a manufacturing environment
• Have experience with MRP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)