Process Manager

At International Automotive Components, its whats inside that really drives us. Operating across 19 countries, we bring over 160 years of automotive expertise to the forefront in crafting beautiful interiors that help to differentiate vehicles in the global marketplace. We believe our employees to be our greatest asset: we welcome employees of all backgrounds, and are proud to provide benefits such as professional development opportunities, a gym scheme, and length of service awards among many others.
We are excited to confirm the below opportunity to join our innovative and conscientious team:
Process Manager
Main purpose of the job:
Responsible for organising, managing and developing the Process and ManufacturingEngineering teams to ensure that the manufacturing plan is supported in full and to theexpected quality standards, as well as supporting Launch plans, trial plans and ProgramTeam requirements.

Main missions and results:
Proactively promote behavioural safety, hazard spotting and safe working practice and actas an ambassador for positive Health & Safety activity amongst the peer group

Lead by delivering 8Ds / Investigations into Quality issues and deliver robust correctiveactions

Ensure awareness and understanding of the quality standards

Adopt a proactive approach to Quality so that issues are identified and dealt with at theearliest opportunity

Ensure equipment and processes are designed to build quality into the products and detect/ remove issues at an early stage.

Ensure that the team understands and adheres to IAC rules and policies and ensure thatthe rules are applied fairly and consistently

Understand what KPI standards are in place to manage the department against and ensurethat the team receives regular updates with regards to their performance against thesetargets

Maintain and coordinate the Training Matrices and ensure that all relevant certification andqualifications are up to date and refreshers arranged in good time

Ensure that all team members are multi-skilled and capable of covering all areas in theevent of resource shortages

Ensuring that all team members are fulfilling the requirements of their role on a day-to-daybasis and taking action to address any shortfall

Propose & introduce best practice processing technology not exclusive to injection moulding

Drive, track and monitor IMIP activities with KPIs relating to cost saves

Develop and introduce SMED tools and techniques, train and mentor operational SettingTeam

Supply Process Engineering support for trials both on and off site as required
Ensure Process Trials are completed and documented in line with New Programrequirements

Maintain SMS database with latest proven parameter information

Liaise with all IAC departments and customers assisting with all process related questions /feasibilities for Change Management, New Product Introduction and Problem resolutionforums.

Ensure all Process Engineers take an active role within NPI and Launch teams

Lead all Manufacturing Engineering activities from Process Flow, Layout, EquipmentSpecification through to timely introduction, whilst observing the IAC ManufacturingReadiness Process.

Spend time getting to know the team and understand that this is value adding activity

Recognise team achievements and acknowledge good performance together withaddressing any shortfalls in performance

Ensure that the relationship with peers and subordinates are appropriate and established ona mutual respect and performance led basis

Ensure that all processes are optimised to ensure that planned volumes are delivered ontime, in full and to the required quality standard

Report all relevant KPI data to the relevant recipients keeping all data and information fact-based without emotion and supposition

Take responsibility and ownership for the housekeeping standards of the area, driving forexcellence and not mere compliance

Understands and can explain the benefits of CI methodologies and the importance of theprocesses towards loss reduction and performance improvements

Drives, supports and actively participates in Kaizen events throughout a variety of areasacross the site
Budgetary responsibilities:

Responsible for actively monitoring and positively influencing spending on the

Process Budget and Project Budget

Responsible for adherence to the Indirect Labour Budget

Responsible for allocated elements of the plant CAPEX Budget

Preferred skills and experience:

Numerate and literate to minimum O Level / GCSE C or equivalent

NVQ Level 3+ (or equivalent) in Injection Moulding and Process Conditioning

Degree level education within a Managerial / Engineering focused discipline

Management of a multi-skilled team of Process Engineers preferably within an FMCGenvironment

Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools with demonstrable results

Management of a diverse team within an Automotive Unionised environment

Trained to a Green Belt Six Sigma level

Experience of leading CI projects and initiatives

Influencing and persuasive style with motivational and coaching approach to team

Focused on Health and Safety and continuous improvement

Can Do attitude with propensity to problem solve

Computer literate with Microsoft packages

Excellent communication skills at all level

What you'll get
You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay.
Working hours are 37.5-40 per week. Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.
IAC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

Interested?
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV with your contact details.
If this job isn't quite what you are looking for but you are looking for a new position within Automotive, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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