Production & Continuous Improvement Manager

The Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) group is part of the wider Eaton Electrical Group and contains the Crouse Hinds division which manufactures high grade electrical products for hazardous, industrial, and commercial applications world-wide. We are looking for a Production and Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to work alongside customers, supply chain and production stakeholders in the management of production assemblies.

This is a highly visible role where the successful candidates will ensure the smooth implementation of the production plan and full compliance with EHS standards through supervision, risk prevention, and continuous improvement of workplace safety. The incumbent will also manage manufacturing and CI engineers as well as production staff.

Key Duties:

• Manage production at our Mascot factory and lead continuous improvement initiatives and achieve CI targets.
• Take responsibility and hold colleagues accountable for zero incidence safety culture.
• Support EHS function by managing safety improvement opportunities and effective action completion.
• Ensure production orders are completed efficiently and timely by maintaining highest quality and safety standards.
• Lead CI function. Initiate kaizen events to achieve cost productivity profit plan targets.
• Implement Lean and 5S+ techniques on production floor.
• Work with team members to support the manufacture of new product/process development. Support new products pilot run and jigs designing.
• Maintain quality on production floor.
• Liaise with quality team to solve quality issues and customer complaints by taking short/long term actions.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing production in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience and knowledge of Hazardous area products and certification will be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding Lean Six Sigma principles to drive CI culture.
• Accountable, strong initiative and a growth mindset to drive efficiency and faster processes.
• Tertiary qualifications in any engineering or business disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills with the ability to lead and influence.

• Competitive salary with access to bonus scheme
• Inclusive working environment
• Volunteer days
• Outstanding training and development programs for both professional and personal development