Post SMT Manager – Bedfordshire

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate planning and project control throughout – ensuring all staff know what is expected of them during the shift and confirmation of achievement.
• Identification of critical path issues and driving through key actions to achieve on-time resolution every time.
• To coach and train others in all manufacturing disciplines.
• Implement practices that ensure the company delivers to customers right the first time & every time, using the SQDCP process.
• Development of sustaining services offerings.
• Ensuring quality principles & standards are applied & adhered to throughout areas of responsibility.
• Active involvement in Quote V Actual times performance analysis & improvement planning.
• To oversee, control, and monitor the activities of manufacturing, timely materials delivery to point of use, quality, and health/safety to meet customer-driven performance criteria.
• Build-in manufacturing flexibility to cope with inaccurate customer forecasts and late changes in product requirements.
• Assure products are manufactured following defined build instructions and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ensure all deviations from IPC-A-610 standards are clearly & concisely documented on build instructions prior to the commencement of any work on customers’ products.
• Ensure all processes are stringently adhered to, any gaps or process improvements should be highlighted to your immediate Manager. They will ensure that effective remedial actions are taken promptly including updating supporting documentation in QMS.
• To initiate and maintain continuous improvement programs in area of responsibility.
• Working collaboratively with other team leaders to meet the goals of the business, communicating any deviation to the commercial teams.
• Ensure all non-conforming products & components are booked into the MRB process in a timely and satisfactory manner.
• Minimise / Elimination of waste in all areas of responsibility.
• Implementation of housekeeping standards which ensure that the facility meets world-class standards and is always in an “audit ready” state.
• Adherence to Human Resources procedures including but not limited to the following: Return to Work Interviews, absenteeism, timekeeping, holidays, inductions, probationary reviews.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of electronic components and manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Experienced in using ERP systems and databases.
• Familiarity with the Toyota Manufacturing System.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Soldering expertise to IPC Class 3 standard (working towards J-STD certification).
• Skilled in conventional component placement, soldering, removal, and replacement.
• Experience in PCBA modifications and inspection.
• Supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm under pressure.
• Problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of EPICOR is advantageous.
• Experience in mechanical assembly (Box Build) – desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of cable assembly, wiring, and crimping – desirable but not essential.

Additional Benefits

• 25 days Holiday
• Company Pension
• BUPA healthcare (after successful completion of probation)
• Life Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death in Service