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• Production Manager

  US $ 90000 - 115000 + 20% Bonus + Benefits

  North America, United States

  Board and Senior Manufacturing & Engineering

  Permanent

  Production Manager

   

  "Great opportunity for an experienced Production Manager from the specialty polymers, chemicals, supplying the automotive sector."

   

  $95-115,000 20% Bonus Benefits

   

  Johnson City, Tennessee

   

   

  Our client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee production operations.

   

  The Production Manager will manage various manufacturing processes, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

   

  The Production Manager will lead a team of up to 8 direct reports, with a strong focus on fostering a safety-driven culture, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership.

   

  Responsibilities:

   

  Safety, Health, Environment:

  · Lead by example to ensure a strong safety culture is developed and supported.

  · Ensure full conformance to EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements.

  · Promote safety initiatives, conduct safety training, ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.

   

  Production Management:

  · Oversee the day-to-day operations ensuring efficient and high-quality production.

  · Coordinate schedules to meet demands ensuring optimal productivity and on-time delivery.

  · Monitor production metrics ensure compliance with quality standards.

   

  Team Leadership:

  · Lead, develop, and mentor a team focused on safety, performance, professional development.

  · Drive team engagement and coaching to ensure the team meet production and safety goals.

  · Encourage open communication, collaboration, and critical thinking within the team.

   

  Process Optimization:

  · Identify, implement process improvements reduce waste, improve quality enhance efficiency.

  · Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues, coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime.

  · Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to optimize performance

   

  Quality Assurance:

  · Collaborate with quality control that production meets quality standards and specifications.

  · Conduct regular confirmations, address issues immediately ensure corrective actions are taken.

  · Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the quality control processes.

   

  Inventory Management:

  · Oversee raw material and finished goods inventory levels, to maintain supplies for production.

  · Work closely with supply chain team to optimize inventory.

  · Manage costs, including labor, materials, and supplies, ensuring budget adherence.

   

  Requirements

  · BS degree in Engineering, Business or related

  · Proven experience in extrusion, coating or film production processes or similar process

  · Strong leadership and communications skills with experience managing teams

  · Commitment to fostering a safety-first culture and drive continuous improvement.

  · Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for operational efficiency.

  · Proficiency in production planning, inventory management, and quality management systems.

  · Solid experience with lean tools, Six Sigma, and/or other problem solving tools.

   

  To apply without delay please email your CV, quoting LX 2875179 to

  Interviews will be held in the USA. Please do not apply if you are not a US Citizen or if you do not have a permanent resident Green Card and right to live and work in the USA. No sponsorship available..sorry.

   

   

   

  

• Vice President Of Sales

  US$150000 - US$175000 +(OTE $300,000) + Excellent Benefits

  North America, Canada, United States

  Board and Senior Manufacturing & Engineering Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Sales & Marketing

  Permanent

  VP Sales - North America

   

  "Cutting Edge Technologies combining computing, wireless electronics, embedded software, rugged electro mechanical system design"

   

  US $175000 (OTE $300,000) Excellent Benefits

   

  North America - USA National Field Based Remote Remit

   

   

  Imagine being at the forefront of a strategic pivot, redefining an industry leader's trajectory. Picture yourself as the driving force behind a company's expansion into dynamic new sectors, paving the way for unprecedented growth and success. This is your chance to make an indelible mark on a pioneering technology firm poised for greatness.

   

  Our client is a global powerhouse in designing, manufacturing and integrating specialised computing platforms. It seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology into challenging environments, with an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach combines high-power computing, wireless electronics, and embedded software, within rugged electro-mechanical system design, to support technology in any environment. They specialise in working for mission-critical, certified, and challenging environments. With a rich legacy spanning defence, critical infrastructure, communications, and certified medical equipment, they are now also setting their sights on automation and cutting-edge medical technologies.

   

  As the Vice President of Sales for North America, you will spearhead this transformative shift, steering the company's sales strategies across multiple sectors. This role demands equal parts strategic vision and tactical brilliance as a Sale Hunter, a rare opportunity to shape the future of a trailblazing organisation.

   

  Your Mission: Forge a Path to Unprecedented Growth

   

  In this pivotal position, you will be the catalyst for change, driving a seamless transition into a scalable sales machine. Specifically:

   

  · Craft and execute meticulously structured, multi-sector sales strategies that propel growth across automation, medical equipment, defence, and emerging technologies.

  · Nurture a team of talented Business Development Representatives, mentoring and guiding them to become the account managers of tomorrow.

  · Cultivate deep, enduring relationships with systems integrators and major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), ensuring stable, recurring revenue streams that fuel sustained success.

  · Relentlessly pursue new business opportunities, identifying and closing deals that solidify the company's presence across North America.

  · Seamlessly collaborate with the company's Canadian and UK offices, harnessing their expertise to deliver unparalleled solutions, bids, and fulfilment.

  · Provide data-driven sales performance reports and rigorous pipeline management, ensuring transparency and accountability.

  · Prepare the organisation for its next chapter - one marked by potential acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives.

   

  The Ideal Candidate: A Rare Blend of Expertise and Vision

   

  To thrive in this role, you must possess a unique combination of skills and experiences that set you apart from the crowd:

   

  · An experienced sales leader in B2B technology and hardware sales from both SME and corporate multinational organisations.

  · Recent experience, in the last 5-7 years, selling solutions for high-power computing, wireless electronics, and embedded software, within rugged electro-mechanical system design.

  · Experience of specialist computers for industry or defence including integrated rack systems; subsystems such as fabrication and assembly; Integrated systems design to manufacturing of electronic cabinets or Smart Edge or IOT including electronic design , electronic sub-systems , embedded software and IoT device design.

  · A diverse track record of success spanning sectors like automation, medical devices, defence, and manufacturing, demonstrating your versatility and ability to navigate complex landscapes.

  · Unparalleled expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and executing multi-sector sales plans that deliver tangible results.

  · A proven talent for developing and nurturing high-performing sales teams, instilling a culture of excellence and unwavering drive.

  · Mastery in managing complex sales cycles and navigating multi-stakeholder decision-making processes with finesse.

  · A willingness to travel regularly across North America and engage directly with major customers and OEMs and project-based systems integrators, forging lasting relationships that drive growth.

  · Proficiency in leveraging cutting-edge CRM tools like HubSpot for precise pipeline management and accurate forecasting.

  · A true "player-coach" mentality, equally adept at leading from the front and rolling up your sleeves to contribute directly to sales efforts.

   

  The Rewards: Elevate Your Career to Extraordinary Heights

   

  In this role, you will not only shape the future of a pioneering technology firm, but you will also elevate your own career to unprecedented heights:

   

  · Drive the strategic pivot and diversification to redefine an established industry leader's trajectory.

  · Build and scale the North American sales organisation from the ground up, leaving an indelible mark on its growth and success.

  · Gain invaluable cross-sector experience in the fast-growth automation and medical technology industries, broadening your expertise and marketability.

  · Seize personal and professional growth opportunities, positioning yourself for potential C-suite and executive leadership roles.

  · Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, that reflect the immense value you bring to the organisation.

   

  If you are an accomplished and driven sales leader and hunter ready to embrace your next challenge, we invite you to apply now. The opportunity of a lifetime awaits - are you ready to take it?

   

  Email your CV, in complete confidence, quoting reference LX 2851149

  

• Production Plant Manager

  £Very Competitive + Car/Allowance, Bonus & Benefits & Relocation Assistance

  UK, South East (inc Home Counties)

  Manufacturing & Engineering

  Permanent

  PRODUCTION PLANT MANAGER

  "High profile leadership and transformational change management role for Plant Management professional with a track record of people development, engagement and continuous improvement leading to best-in-class OEE and safety."

  £Very Competitive + Car/Allowance, Bonus & Benefits & Relocation Assistance

  Essex, South East

  Commutable from Romford, Basildon, Chigwell, Grays, Northfleet, Gravesend, Dartford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Rayleigh, South Benfleet, Barking, Dagenham, Greenwich, Waltham Forrest, Hackney, Tilbury, Southend on Sea, Billericay, Harlow, Cheshunt, Waltham Abbey, Potters Bar, Havering, Hornchurch, Epping, Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham, Bromley, Chislehurst, Maidstone.

  Our client, part of a global multinational, is a market leader within the construction/building materials sector and operates several plants in the UK.

  They are seeking a professional Site/Plant Manager, ideally educated to degree standard in an engineering discipline or similar, to take the lead at a strategically important site located in Essex.

  The Site/Plant Manager will provide leadership, guidance and direction for manufacturing and production operations, ensuring sustainable performance aligned with strategic corporate objectives and delivery of business commitments. As Site/Plant Manager you will be responsible for optimising labour, site safety, material and equipment resources to maximise the Plants production capability and meet customer expectations with excellent quality and service as the site takes on increased customer volumes.

  The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical engineering and production background gained within the heavy processing industry and will be able to build a vision referenced to experience in "best in class" plant management. The Site/Plant Manager will be a strong leader with the ability to challenge, drive, coach, inspire and motivate a team to become "best in class". You will also be an excellent problem solver, structured, systematic and logical with a track record of project management in the context of turnaround, transformation and continuous improvement.

   

   

  The Role:

  • Operating a safe Plant, continuously driving towards sustaining a positive safety and health culture.
  • Develop a long-term vision for the plant.
  • Provide exemplary leadership, setting demanding standards and driving high performance from the team.
  • Build a customer focussed performance culture within the business and a climate to inspire the team to achieve world class performance and reliability.
  • Ensure that the production commitments in terms of volume, deadlines, and product conformity are met.
  • Ensure the plant complies with UK legislation, with specific regard to health & safety, environmental and employment laws.
  • Be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the plant performance plan, plant team assessment and budget to achieve identified improvements.
  • Ensure product quality meets agreed targets and ensure that plant capability is sustained through optimisation of the process.
  • Manage the operating and capital budgets, maintaining a vigilant approach to reducing costs.
  • Lead and manage change programmes with clear goals, drive and engagement, Drive for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure positive working relations with employees and their representatives within the plant.

  The Ideal Candidate:

  • Ideally degree educated in Engineering or similar. Must understand engineering and business principles. Technical knowledge of manufacturing, and modern maintenance technology and methods will be integral to success and credibility in this role.
  • Consistent multinational industry career history including existing or recent experience as a Site/Plant Manager.
  • Track record of people development, engagement, change and continuous improvement leading to best-in-class OEE and safety standards.
  • Experience in Project Management, business and systems analysis highly advantageous but people management and leadership is key and foremost to success in this role.
  • Experienced Lean or Continuous Improvement champion, including 5S, with track record of excellent team development and engagement in this context would be an advantage.
  • Demonstrable experience of cross functional and multi-level interaction and working in a matrix organisation.
  • Led & achieved results in UK or pan-European, multi or single site role, managing cross functionally.
  • Experience of leading and managing employee relations at a senior level within a unionised environment.
  • Proven skills and capabilities in leadership, communication, capability, collaboration and problem solving.
  • Excellent experience of £multimillion financial and budgetary management, the budgeting process and CAPEX business case approval process.
  • Fluent Business English both verbal and written.
  • IT literate across Microsoft and Google platforms
  • Resilient, driven, results focused personality - a high achiever.