West London Manufacturing Ops Leader – Lean & SAP

Andrecruit Group Ltd; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrecruit Group Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager for a permanent role in the West London area. The ideal candidate will bring a machine shop/precision engineering background and a strong track record in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The role involves leading production, driving metrics, ensuring compliance with ISO9001/ISO14001 and COSHH, and delivering on schedule while managing budgets and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification beneficial, ideally mechanical background or work-based experience.
• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent MRP scheduling systems.
• Forward thinking perspective.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proven successful leader.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of road map and daily/weekly metrics aligned with customer demand which supports operational strategy in conjunction with site manager.
• Manage staff attendance & holiday entitlement.
• Participate in daily production meetings to keep up to date with business needs.
• Raise any issues online performance and materials availability that hinder the plan of customer delivery.
• Create and implement best practice in manufacturing, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance including quality.
• Manage regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of both WIP held and MRP requirements highlighting any discrepancies on the system.
• Keep in line with daily and weekly metrics aligned to customer demand which supports the operational strategy in conjunction with the Production Manager.
• Ensure site operation is compliant on COSHH, Engineering & legislative standards, ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Drive behavioural based safety throughout the plant and ensure medical treatment and target rates are adhered to.
• To take a lead role in Incident Investigations, follow up on actions, look for route cause (five whys) analysis.
• Conducts regular safety checks including guarding, interlocks, traffic ways and adherence to government guidelines including social distancing.
• Manage regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of both WIP held and MRP requirements on a regular basis and align any discrepancies on the system.
• Team management, including coaching, motivation, appraisals, reviews, KPI's, one-2-one meetings, disciplinary matters and grievances as required.
• Management of budgets, including overtime, headcount, department costs aligned to customer demand requirements and demonstrate the ability to flex costs accordingly.
• Drive preventive maintenance programmes including servicing and repairs of all machinery and equipment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SAP / MRP

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing processes

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

SAP

MRP scheduling

Job description

Andrecruit Group Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager for a permanent role in the West London area. The ideal candidate will bring a machine shop/precision engineering background and a strong track record in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The role involves leading production, driving metrics, ensuring compliance with ISO9001/ISO14001 and COSHH, and delivering on schedule while managing budgets and safety initiatives.