Technical Manager - Factory Ops & Quality Systems

Ibstock Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digicare+ Provided by Aviva

10% matched pension

3x life insurance

Share Save scheme eligibility

Full access to Employee Assistance (EA

Discount platform access - high street

Personal development and career growth

Job summary

Ibstock Plc in Tyne and Wear is seeking a Technical Manager to lead and optimise our Throckley factory operations. You will oversee kiln and dryer processes, materials procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet production targets.

You will manage a diverse technical and quality team, implement ISO systems, and collaborate across functions to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing. A strong track record in manufacturing leadership and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Organisation

Computer literacy

Numeracy

Kiln & Dryer Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ibstock Plc in Tyne and Wear is seeking a Technical Manager to lead and optimise our Throckley factory operations. You will oversee kiln and dryer processes, materials procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet production targets.

You will manage a diverse technical and quality team, implement ISO systems, and collaborate across functions to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing. A strong track record in manufacturing leadership and problem-solving is essential.