JOB- Head of Manufacturing LOCATION- Reading TERM- Permanent SALARY- £65,000-£75,000 plus other benefits

My client is looking for a Head of Manufacturing to join their business on a permanent basis in the Reading area. The successful candidate will ideally come from a Mechanical Manufacturing background.

The Head of Manufacturing will ideally have the following attributes:

HNC/HND qualified beneficial, Ideally Mechanical background or work based experience 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 The Head of Manufacturing role will involve:

Assist in implementation of road map and daily and 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 ...