Manufacturing Operations Manager

An International Industrial company that provides turnkey signage solutions is currently searching for its Manufacturing Operations Manager to support the expansion of their operations on the Portuguese market.

About the Manufacturing Operations Manager role (based in Greater Lisbon area)

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for supervising and managing all manufacturing operations, for guaranteeing quality and deadlines as well as preventing any shopfloor issues. Reporting to the General Manager, the Manufacturing Operations Manager main functions will be to:

• Manage and oversee all production personnel and related activities (i.e. painting, plastics, fabrics..) to ensure the satisfaction of targets related to safety, quality, delivery, quantity, and cost; responsible for managing the production area by establishing targets with the overall aim of optimizing processes as well as minimizing bottlenecks and downtime.
• Monitor and evaluate department operating results in comparison to business plan.
• Plan, select, design, and implement manufacturing methods and processes through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques, monitor and audit processes for compliance and effectiveness.
• Work with internal groups (e.g. manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, program/launch management, quality, etc.), in addition to outside suppliers/contractors to support business development, capacity, and continuity.
• Identify tools/equipment needs and organizational skill requirements, assess gaps in key skill areas and capacity, implement strategy to close the gaps and strengthen the organization and overall equipment efficiency (OEE);
• Review performance of personnel and provide tools for direct reports to achieve goals and receive plant support (in terms of personnel, equipment, training, deviations signoff, etc.).

Requirements

• For this position, we require a mid-Senior to Senior Engineer (Mechanical or Materials) with at least 10-years+ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing industry (such as metal mechanics or industrial metal structure manufacturer) or an infrastructure & construction company.
• Fluency in English and Portugeuse is mandatory, a third European langauge such as Spanish or French is considered a plus.
• Experience in automated assembly/production lines and CAD knowledge are valuable.

If you’re recognised to be resilient, easy adaptable, proactive, capable of working under pressure and have good communication skills, this role is made for you. Don’t hesitate and apply.