At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.
We are recruiting now for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our busy engineering department.
You will drive the development and improvement of products and processes to improve efficiency across the plant, resulting in reduced scrap, improved lead times, and increased productivity across all manufacturing processes.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
Hours of work are Monday – Wednesday, 7am-6pm and Thursday, 7am-5.30pm and the salary is up to £55k per annum DOE + quarterly bonus.
The main duties of the role are:
- Develop and implement an improvement strategy focusing on manufacturing processes and procedures to optimise production efficiency, quality, and safety
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall performance
- Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure team success
- Manage new product projects through to production readiness including production plan, design for manufacture and project meetings
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new products and processes.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source and evaluate new technologies, materials and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs
- Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshooting problems and optimise production output
- Keep accurate documentation, perform statistical analysis and develop a set of KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)
To be effective in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering management role
- A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering/related field or equivalent
- Design capability
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly desirable
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 27 days of holiday, inclusive of 8 bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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