Hydrasun is a recognised market leader in the provision of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions. We are focused on supporting the energy transition through our work in the oil and gas, renewable energy, general industrial and marine industries worldwide.
We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Lead to oversee the build of complex Engineered projects at our Glasgow based manufacturing facility. You will act as the key liaison between production build and Engineering functions, ensuring the seamless compilation of workshop instructions to facilitate project builds. Working closely with Operations Management, this role guarantees the delivery of projects at the highest quality standards. Your role will be at the forefront of our project builds, supporting our expansion to group build facilities in the UK and central Europe.
Your expertise will drive best practices to optimize processes, meeting KPIs like Health and Safety, Quality, adherence to procedures, and workmanship. While responsibilities are outlined below, they may evolve based on department and company priorities.
Join us in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations and contributing to our growth journey.
Essential Experience, Qualifications and Competencies
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Degree or equivalent Design Engineering, Production Engineering or Science based discipline.
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Be a Member of IET, IMechE
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Extensive experience in a workshop/service facility environment. With a strong understanding of all allied Mechanical Engineering disciplines
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Proven track record of delivering quality product on or ahead of time and budget
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Experience of business process development in a related industry
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Manufacturing Lead with good communication and people skills
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Proven organizer with strong motivational skills
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Enthusiasm, drive & initiative
Desirable Experience, Qualifications and Competencies
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Health and Safety training such as IOSH or NEBOSH
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6 Sigma Green/yellow belt
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Management/business qualification from recognised provider.
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Chartered Status or working towards attaining
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Experience in the setting up of new workshops and diversification of operations into new markets.
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Significant and demonstrable managerial experience – people management and leadership
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Experience in Lean engineering principles
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Quality qualification or IOSH training
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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The Manufacturing Lead role is a pivotal role within organisation by creating the link between the Engineering functions and Manufacturing build facilities.
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Be accountable; Drive process improvements that delivers our products to meet customer and engineering requirements.
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Drive issue identification/resolution; use quality tools and methods to deliver traceable and controlled changes to the production environment. Hold teams accountable for issues and delivery of solutions to the production line in a controlled and traceable way.
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Be an expert voice; Thorough the NPD process and NPD gates you will be expected to give input on how to deliver new products and how to efficiently manufacture to the best/latest methods.
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Be a mentor to the teams both inside and outside the organisation, this will require you to keep abreast of current methods and trends within the Hydrogen industry.
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Compile clear workshop instructions from interpretation of all Hydrasun build areas. Your attention to detail is key to maintain a safe product and manufacturing facility.
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Minimise any rework/wastage within the production environment. Promote constant improvement techniques to drive efficiency and improve overall quality.
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Play a key leadership role in further developing the workshop team to focus on what is necessary for the organisation to achieve its overall goals within the workshop.
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Produce a production status report to key stakeholders and when required attend and present production readiness/status of inflight builds.
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Chair and own a drumbeat meeting where information can be shared and updated/delivered to colleagues throughout the organisation.
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Ensuring that the work is produced and delivered through processes which are capable clearly specified and consistently controlled in conjunction with the Company’s Quality Procedures, BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and customer specifications.
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Leading and participating in internal and external operational audits processes.
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Compliance with statutory regulations e.g. HSE, transport, personnel.
For more information regarding this vacancy please contact our recruitment team on (phone number removed).
In order to apply for this vacancy, please complete the fields below and upload your CV.
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
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