CAREERS


MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Woking, United Kingdom

Acoustic Data Limited is an SME based in Woking, developing and manufacturing electromechanical equipment for use in oil the oil and gas industry. Owing to a forthcoming retirement a fantastic opportunity has become available for a Manufacturing Manager. This would be an ideal chance for someone from a manufacturing, planning or shift leader role with assembly experience looking to take their next career step. It would also be attractive to a seasoned individual who wants to break away from big company bureaucracy and get back to being part of a hands-on team where everyone counts towards the company’s performance.


Key Responsibilities


  • Manage a small team of mechanical and electronic assembly staff
  • Manage stock levels and ensure material availability as needed
  • Manage subcontract manufacturers and suppliers
  • Triage supplier queries and concession requests
  • Take responsibility for quality of assembly and testing
  • Ensure production targets and quality targets are achieved, using simple production planning
  • Ensure that records and processes are kept up to date
  • Take part in continuous improvement of product and process quality
  • Lead safe work practices on the shop floor

Essential


  • Practical with good mechanical aptitude
  • Verbal and written fluency in the English language
  • Ability to update documents within Microsoft Office
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Team player
  • Reading mechanical drawings
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable


  • HND or similar qualification in a relevant field
  • Verbal and written fluency in the English language
  • Experience of managing a small team of individuals inside or outside work
  • Ability to use hand and power and light machine tools
  • Previous experience working in the assembly or production of electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Note that oil and gas experience is not a requirement

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RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Acoustic Data does not accept unsolicited referrals or CVs from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. The submission of referrals or CVs by anyone other than a candidate directly to Acoustic Data employees is strictly prohibited. Unsolicited referrals and CVs sent to Acoustic Data are deemed gratuitous, and the company will not be obligated or bound in any way to pay any referral or other fee if a person referred to us from a source other than a candidate is hired.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, CVs will be accepted from approved vendors who have written agreements in place with Acoustic Data, and then only to the extent such agreement covers a specified position and, if required by such agreement, the submission of CVs by the vendor has been authorised in writing by Acoustic Data for such specified position. Any CV submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Acoustic Data and no fee shall be due.