Would you like the opportunity to grow your career within a multi-national still expanding organisation? We have a need for a Business Unit Manager in Birmingham.

Ford & Stanley - Talentwise the technical recruitment experts are aiding the recruitment of a Business Unit Manager who can run the workshop, support staff, deal with any health and safety issues, recruit new team members, manage upcoming expansion and production output and deal with the commercial side of the workshop. This role is ideal for somebody looking to grow with a company and help aid the companies own growth transition.

This opportunity is available in a global turnkey business, they manufacture, overhaul and repair generators of all sizes from small to huge for a range of industries including rail, defence and oil and gas. They are looking for a Business Unit Manager to manage their Machine Shop at their Birmingham site, which houses 15-17 staff, but will be expanding on movement to their new facility in 2020.

The Opportunity

Location (s): Birmingham

Areas Considered: Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Coventry, Sutton Coldfield

Role and Responsibilities

• Training and overseeing shop floor staff
• Submitting KPI's to the board to Operation mangers / directors monthly on performance/Downtime targets, throughout/ Rework/ Scrappage cost, which were generated from the shop floor each month.
• Ensure that jobs were completed on time for client and retain a profit even if it was made in or subbed out.
• Held regular production meeting for teams, to ensure everything was on track.
• Plan labour internal and external when required.
• Work close to the engineering team to ensure product can be made from drawings.
• Liaise with clients and managers daily.
• Work to improve and maintain health and safety standards

The Candidate

Essentials:

• Previous team management experience
• Experience in expansion and increasing manufacturing output
• Experience with onboarding/interviewing/hiring new staff
• Experience and understanding of the machinery used in the shop (borers, milling machines, lathes, turners)
• Good commercial knowledge - financially literate - this is a business within the business and will be facing internally
• Previous experience and knowledge/qualifications in health and safety + improvements

Possible job titles: Workshop Manager, Business Unit Manager