Branch Manager
- Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leading a Safety first approach maintaining a zero accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations of the facility to assure a safe and productive work environment free of any liabilities or defects
- Development and administration of Operational budget, controlling operational P&L and formulating actions to address variances and gaps, achieving revenue targets, maximizing productivity and cost optimization. Works closely with other departments such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality & Program Management to ensure continued delivery of manufacturing plan
- Monitors quality and quantity of output; takes appropriate action
- Optimize branch capacity and efficiency through flexible plant and manufacturing structures, improvement through Lean Manufacturing methods within operations and optimize production utilization and Strategy
- Establishes a culture of functional and Operational Excellence, supports 5S, lean initiatives and to be a committed role model for our Company’s Beliefs and Behaviors
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal capabilities and strengthen the organization (Succession Planning) through training, career development opportunities as necessary to achieve operating objectives
- Maintaining strict adherence to internal and external Business Processes and Certifications synonymous with a large US Incorporation operating within the Automotive Industry and all other local legal requirements
- Fulfill assigned primary, secondary and or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as assigned and required on occasion by the business
- 5-7 years of proven operations success in a manufacturing environment
- Automotive experience
- Experienced managing P&L
- Experience in people and project management
- Business acumen with proven track record and expertise
- Proven leadership skills in a growth and change based manufacturing environment
- Strong multi-tasking skills with willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines
- Strong Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Proven ability to build relationships, to drive results through internal partnerships and to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Excellent oral, written, organizational and communication skill
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.