Job Description
Your mission at LINDALThis position is to lead a newly created Engineering Department incorporating new product and process development, process optimization/improvement, and environment functions. The candidate will have the responsibility on investments for manufacturing machinery, tooling, and other production equipment according to the principle that they have to be based on 'right-sizing' to achieve optimal flexibility for minimum investment and to reduce the risk of write-off losses due to changes in demand patterns and/or technology, whilst at the same time capitalizing on advantages available from new technologies.The candidate maintains and directs a team of highly qualified employees and provides project participation to support both Litec Moulding Limited and LINDAL Group activities. The candidate will interface with other members of LINDAL Group’s Management Team on a daily basis.Key Responsibilities:Act as Strategic Manager of multiple technologies to include all local site services (air, water, electricity)Develop and implement the necessary systems, procedures, and protocols ensuring that they meet and adhere to Quality Management System and Design Control requirementsComply with all the regulations relevant to the role regarding maintenance of effective Health and Safety, Environmental, and Quality systemsDevelop and implementation of complete asset management system including maintenance functions.Identify and selection of best value technologiesPrepare of annual operational and capital expenditure budgetsManage of agreed budgets, hiring, day to day management, and project resourcingDeliver of profitable on-time product/project launchPrioritize and drive the execution of multiple complex department projects. Sponsor and support value improvement in the operationEnsure the efficient and timely transfer of process knowledge from project personnel to manufacturing engineers and coordinator the training of production team members on new processes and equipmentEstablish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports our customer’s quality policyInitiate cross-functional partnerships to identify and resolve production/engineering issuesManagerial, leadership, and employee development, ensuring adequate training is provided to satisfy all operational and health and safety requirementsYour profileTechnical Skills & Qualifications:Possess a minimum of Degree in Engineering together with at least 5 years within a manufacturing environment at a senior levelOrganized, highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic individual with a goal-focused attitude and able to work effectively with other functional areas. The candidate will demonstrate expertise in project management. The candidate will possess strong competencies in resources management in a complex demanding environment gained from experience in a high-volume manufacturing environmentTechnically astute, numerate and possessing excellent analytical abilityA highly confident team player with a quality-focused approach and an innovative approach to problem-solving demonstrating a 'Right first time' approach and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills dealing with people and situations at all levelsStrong People Management Skills, written and verbal communication skills along with effective presentation skillsKnowledge of the latest plastic injection mould tool, metal stamping, and automation technologyA proven knowledge of technology deploymentPossess a good understanding and application of, quality PSW/PPAP/APQP, lean principlesMeasures effectiveness and has a strong business and financial acumenLeadership Competences Required:The successful candidate should possess the following leadership traits:Ability to think and act strategicallyStrong drive to obtain resultsDesire to build organizational capabilityAbility to inspire, energize and motivate their entire team to work together to achieve shared goals, leading to more effective collaboration, innovation, and productivitySuccessful Candidate will demonstrate:Strong and thorough understanding of project management, assembly automation and plastic injection moulding and metal stampingDemonstrated experience in creating, developing and executing short and long-term strategic plans and effective implementation across cross-functional businessesDemonstrated ability to build, communicate and execute a vision for strategic and operational change and will also possess excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skillsAbility to lead business initiatives to drive growth and profitability in the businessAbility to build strong relationships with their team but also with shareholders and customersProven ability and successful track record of leading projects, engineering operations, and delivering quantitative & qualitative resultsAccomplished in meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customersSuccessful experience working in a complex organization with multiple, geographically diverse locationsWillingness to travelCan get others on board and is engaged and committed to objectives; can overcome resistanceExpertise in budget management and driving year over year improvement of financial metricsWhy us?We offer an environment where all employees have the opportunity to develop, supported by the entire management team. Pay will be commensurate with industry standards for the role and experience of the successful candidate. Additional benefits include:performance bonuspensionflexible holidayssubsidized Gym and Swimming Club MembershipYour contactJoanne MacPhersonHuman Resources AdministratorLitec Moulding LimitedUnit 1 & 2 Orchard Park, Finisklin Business Park, Sligo, F91 HE67, Republic of IrelandInformation about the siteLitec Moulding Ltd has been operating in Sligo, Ireland since 2000. We are located on the Atlantic Seaboard in an area which is steeped in picturesque countryside. The company provides expertise in high volume production, of high precision technical molded products and we have recently added integrated molding and assembly to our portfolio. Our success is based upon creating high value return for our customers, through the generation of innovative, technically advanced solutions. New growth projects have created the opportunity to invite applications for this position to further strengthen our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr