Lean Production & Logistics Manager

Autoneum; Winterthur; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoneum is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our UK site. You will drive Lean initiatives, ensure IATF16949 compliance, and develop a high-performance team while delivering on-time, quality production.

As part of the Plant Management Team, you will oversee safety culture, output planning, supplier coordination and continuous improvement projects to optimise resources and performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and TPS (or similar).
• Evidence of successful change management programmes.
• Strong people manager with experience in team development.
• Ideally educated to a minimum of HNC level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational teams within EHS and business needs.
• Day-to-day order management, deliveries and production plans reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

TPS

IATF16949

People management

Change management

Education

HNC level

Job description

Autoneum is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our UK site. You will drive Lean initiatives, ensure IATF16949 compliance, and develop a high-performance team while delivering on-time, quality production.

As part of the Plant Management Team, you will oversee safety culture, output planning, supplier coordination and continuous improvement projects to optimise resources and performance.