Business Unit Manager (894251) Birmingham, England
| Salary: | GBP60000 - GBP60000 per annum + benefits |
Business Unit Manager
Responsible to
Operations Director
Responsible for –
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Line Supervisors |
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Quality Technicians |
3 |
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Line Technicians |
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Laboratory Technicians |
9 |
Main purpose of the job –
To implement and co-ordinate business unit objectives to meet the needs of the Business Plan, Instilling a first-class manufacturing culture within the team. Manage the 3 Shift pattern of the production line to confirm quality and outputs of the production line are maintained.
Overview of duties and responsibilities
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Preparation and control of annual operational budgets to achieve targets set. |
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Control of operational performance, ensuring profit targets are maximised and set budgets are adhered to. |
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Build effective relationships with customers through close communication to ensure that information is passed in both directions |
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To chair Operational Meetings and produce KPI communications to inform the board. |
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To identify operational capacity to ensure bottlenecks are avoided and maximised to support new and extra potential sales uplift |
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Ensure headcount is in place to support and deliver business objectives across the site and that manning data is accurate and maintained. |
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Ensure all team members fully understand their duties and responsibilities and are tasked to achieve their goals and objectives. |
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Carry out annual Performance and Development Appraisals and ensure training & development needs are identified and addressed. |
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To maintain close communication with customers ensuring that information is passed in both directions in a timely manner. |
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To implement and maintain a proud culture that drives the importance of accuracy and continuous improvement throughout the business. |
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Line Supervisor Stand-in |
Key Requirements:
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Qualified to degree level in engineering ( 5 years + experience) |
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Knowledge and experience of fast paced automated manufacturing environments |
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Strong people management experience, with evidence of developing skills and organisational culture. |
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Knowledge of P&L management |
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Able to define, implement and measure KPIs |
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Passion and interest in the automotive industry and new technologies. |
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“right first time” mind-set |
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Strong problem-solving skills |
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Customer facing with strong relationship building skills. |