Senior Aerospace – Thermal Engineering
Job Vacancy – Head of Manufacturing
Who is Senior plc?
Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 27 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, power & energy markets.
We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.
Our values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
Safety – Accountability – Trust –– Excellence
Who is Senior Aerospace – Thermal Engineering
Thermal Engineering is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and emerging markets.
We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.
We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.
Head of Manufacturing - What does the job involve?
Overall responsibility to manage and take ownership for the Operations team and to meet the sales and delivery objectives. To provide hands-on process development, leadership and support. Facilitate effective problem solving and root cause analysis as required and responsible for all daily, weekly and monthly production activities
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week.
Core shift - Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:15 and Friday 08:00 to 15:00 with 30-minute break for lunch
Head of Manufacturing - What will my responsibilities include?’
- Set strategic plan for Operations to deliver on business objectives
- Generate and execute the sales forecast based on the available orderbook
- Responsible for driving improvements to productivity levels within the business
- Meet and exceed all established performance goals as dictated by the company and the customer
- Overall responsibility for operational cost, quality and on-time delivery of products
- Provide a safe working environment by providing a facility, tools and equipment that comply with legal and company requirements
- Ensure safe working practices are communicated and adhered to
- Introduction of best practice techniques as appropriate
- Support projects and production programs in support of plant objectives, as well as managing improvement efforts using tools such as lean and six sigma.
- Provide direction in the development, maintenance and improvement processes to meet the needs of all stakeholders
- Drive a continuous improvement culture, management excellence and high ethical standards
- Management of CI, planning and maintenance teams
- Responsible for ensuring recruitment requirements are identified and a structured training process is available for new starters
Head of Manufacturing - What key skills and experience do I need?
- Ideally experience working in aerospace manufacturing
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a broad range of supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrate decisive leadership skills with proven managerial experience including people management, development and mentoring skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ideally mechanical, industrial or electrical degree or a time serviced with HNC or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable level of knowledge of implementing lean manufacturing and achievement on continuous improvement and other areas related to raising levels or performance and reducing costs.
- A hands-on approach.
Why join Senior Aerospace– Thermal Engineers
Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are:
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Career and development opportunities
- Health cash plan scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Reward and recognition
Thermal Engineering are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.