Test & Commissioning Manager

Intec Recruitment; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test and Commissioning Manager to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves managing workflows, optimizing team performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll be at the forefront of implementing manufacturing enhancements while ensuring effective communication across departments. With a focus on health and safety, you'll help your team reach their full potential. Join a forward-thinking company that values employee well-being and offers a supportive work culture, making a significant impact on operational excellence.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

8 Bank Holidays

Non-Contractual Bonus

Free Lunch

Well Being Voucher

Yoga Lessons

Pension Contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

General Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in a manufacturing environment required.
• Proven management skills and ability to optimize team performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage team performance and ensure effective workflows.
• Promote continuous improvement and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Conflict Management

Process Improvement

Team Performance Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5+ Years in Manufacturing

Job description

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be managing your own team with full responsibility for the people, procedures, and processes. Managing, motivating and engaging the team to meet business targets and setting the example by creating a positive and respectful environment within the team.

As the Test and Commissioning Manager, you will oversee the implementation of manufacturing improvements working collaboratively with departments directly affecting the areas managing and continually strive for excellence and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain constant communication with managers, staff, and other departments to ensure effective workflows
• Oversee the planned monthly work in line with customer promised dates to improve accurate Lead Times for sales orders
• Ensure all team members have up-to-date knowledge of the company products and related topics
• Maintain processes and procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Actively encourage the reporting of non-conformance and near misses and own the root cause analysis where applicable
• Support individuals to grow and enable them to reach their potential.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively whilst maintaining control of the area of responsibility
• Continuously monitor and improve team efficiency
• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the team
• Adopt and encourage the highest standard of Health and Safety and Manufacturing best practice
• Conduct appraisals with all permanent team members and provide constructive feedback
• Address performance issues quickly, candidly, and constructively
• Clearly communicate key messages to the team, including goals, plans, and roles
• Promote and drive continuous improvement within the teams

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 5 years within a manufacturing environment
• Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
• A team player with the ability to work effectively across departments engaging key stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with a proactive can-do attitude
• A change agent who can challenge and drive process improvements
• Proficiency in conflict management and business negotiation processes

Behavioural Qualities

• Consistently manages performance, firmly and fairly
• Self-aware and demonstrates moral courage, openness, and honesty
• Engages with team members without bias
• A change agent with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Resilient, optimistic and pragmatic
• Confident, assertive and demonstrates self-control
• Has an adult-to-adult, collaborative approach to working with others

Company Benefits

25 days holiday per year, + 8 bank holidays, non-contractual bonus - normally 4 weeks pay per annum, working hours are a 38 hr per week (finish at 3pm on Friday's), GBP75 Well Being Voucher per year, we provide you with free lunch (sandwiches, baguettes and salads, hot food), parking on site, yoga lesson once a week, Christmas time we close down (3 days of holiday), our pension: staff contribute 5% and the company contribute 3%, GLA: General life assurance cover is based on 4 x your annual salary, cycle to work scheme: The cycle to work scheme is run through Evans cycles.