Manufacturing Manager

Role: Facility Engineer

Project Duration: 6 months (Extendable)

Work Location: Solihull, UK

Description

This role will support global manufacturing strategy and deliver world class facility solutions through product implementation programmes, technology innovation and legacy facility improvement projects.

T&PPG/BIW/Paint Facilities Conveyor Team are responsible for introduction of new facilities, materials product lines and new/ current vehicle freshening programs at Solihull site .

Role Responsibilities;

• Assess feasibility of new facilities and processes, development and management of projects for cost, quality and timing
• Support the area by providing the required capability and capacity at facilities and supporting equipment, aligned to the programme milestones, launch plans and production requirements.
• Complete feasibility and cost evaluations for proposed new or modified facilities and processes define robust delivery plans with minimised disruption to operations.
• Develop engineering solutions that are suited to the capabilities of appropriate facility and its associated process characteristics as directed.
• Develop robust/lean layout solutions to support facility project delivery or process/operational efficiency improvements.
• Manage Contractors in strict accordance with the Control of Contractors procedures.
• Manage, maintain and develop all Health, Safety and Operational Risk Management processes and site-specific processes and systems at the area.
• Contribute to the on-going Environmental Innovation and Reporting (Energy, Water, Waste) compliance with standards.
• Co-ordinate the support and input of all relevant stakeholders to achieve acceptance, buy-off and successful handover of new or modified facilities.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and other Engineering disciplines across deliver programs & facility projects to cost targets and timing.
• Provide a Manufacturing Engineering support role to Plant personnel as a member of cross-functional teams for problem solving and continuous improvement activities with regard to Safety, Quality & Cost
• Be responsible for management of facility documentation on the projects they work on in line with Manufacturing Engineering procedures, supporting TS, ISO, SHARP, LQOS & FPS internal and external audits.
• Lead & partake in multifunctional New Equipment Procurement Teams through all project phases ensuring company procurement procedures are met & adhered to.
• Track project based KPI's & make ready for report out to departmental manager on a weekly basis.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested