Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Oversee the disciplinary and functional management of team members within the designated area.
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Accountable for resource allocation and planning in the assigned section.
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Lead the strategic development of the IE department with an emphasis on lean production, in collaboration with the Production Manager (identifying improvement areas, documenting potential opportunities in a roadmap, and establishing priorities).
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Drive the achievement of 1-5 year goals, including setting objectives, measures, and priorities to meet those targets.
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Ensure adherence to established production standards, including the reporting of KPIs to both Business Units (BUs) and Corporate Units (CUs).
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Serve as the main point of contact for all plant-related matters with BUs and CUs.
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Manage and resolve issues affecting multiple BUs within the plant.
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Take ownership of the plant's manufacturing processes (per BU) for both pre-series and series production.
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Oversee machine acceptances, including their execution and release.
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Continuously develop and enhance manufacturing processes in the plant, focusing on both pre-series and series production across BUs
Minimum Qualifications/Experience
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Several years of professional engineering experience in a comparable role.
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Possess a qualification at HNC level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
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Prior supervisory experience, ideally supported by a formal management qualification.
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Strong organisational abilities, with excellent communication skills and the capacity to inspire and motivate others.
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Solid background in project management, coupled with strong problem-solving capabilities