Materials Processing Manager

at  Kent Stainless

Due to continued growth and expansion, Kent Stainless Ltd. is currently seeking to recruit an experienced full-time, permanent Materials Processing Manager to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• 3rd level qualification in Engineering or Business/equivalent
• Previous experience in manufacturing or engineering. Experience within a machine-based engineering environment will prove a distinct advantage
• Proficient with Microsoft office and some previous exposure to SAP or equivalent ERP systems
• Some basic exposure to AutoCAD or SolidWorks and CNC programming would prove advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 years’ hands-on and proven experience with managing personnel and processes would prove a distinct advantage.
• A strong work ethic with a drive to deliver excellence
• High level of attention to detail

• Schedule execution and communication around the work plan.
• Appropriate workload to team members in line with customer requirements and available resources, and material.
• Ensure timely delivery of material to fabrication in an efficient manner including managing booked time versus planned times variances.
• Oversee and implement process improvements around process flow and quality requirements and standard work practices.
• Work with the engineering and quality departments to ensure all issues are resolved and drive follow up preventative actions in a continuous improvement environment.
• Update and ensure completion of actions from daily production quality and engineering meetings.
• Escalate any production issues to the Production Manager, resolve as needed and manage escalations through the morning meeting process.
• Ensure all quality and production documentation is understood and delivered as required with each product completion.
• In conjunction with the Production Manager, the successful applicant will ensure that resources are available when needed especially planning around holiday times to ensure production demands are addressed and achieved.
• Work with the Process Improvement Leader to ensure all work practices are clear and operating in an efficient manner. Be proactive in improving all processes structures, quality and housekeeping in the area.
• Ensure all training is carried out and appropriately signed off.
• Drive a high level of personnel performance around work execution, attendance and quality, cycle times and resolution of day-to-day issues.
• Champion a focus on employee health and safety through the company’s 5S program.
• Oversee and champion new work practices to improve performance right across the business.