Job Description

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.

Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.

We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to join our team on our Eclipse factory in Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6HS

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & testing of all production materials, goods and services within defined areas.
The management of all aspects of clay extraction, stockpiling, blending and usage.
Overseeing all aspects of daily Kiln & Dryer operations.
Co-ordination of product development and innovation.
Management of the Factory Quality Assurance system - ISO 9001.
Management of the Factory Environmental system - ISO 14001.
Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives.
People Management, motivation, and structured development of the technical and quality team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives through Team working.
Rigorous application of IMS Tools and Techniques to generate Continuous Improvement.
Implementation of and adherence to all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality.
The collection, assimilation, and analysis of production and process data, and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectives.
The development of systems and standards to deliver world-class standards of housekeeping using the 5S principles.

Qualifications & Experience:

Demonstrable management experience.
Knowledge of Kiln & Dryer Operations.
A high degree of self-motivation.
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
The ability to understand, accept and achieve targets & deadlines.
Demonstrable organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures.
A high degree of computer literacy and numeracy and a competent user of all Microsoft applications.
Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team.
Demonstrable ability to implement structured problem solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate.

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.

Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.

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