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Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Crawley, United Kingdom : Varian

Employer
Manor Royal Business District
Location
Crawley, West Sussex
Salary
Open
Closing date
15 Feb 2021

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Sector
Healthcare, Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Varian

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Crawley, United Kingdom @ Varian

Together, we can beat cancer.

At Varian, we bring together the worlds’ best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions. If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.

We now have a Manufacturing Engineering Manager Opportunity @ Varian Crawley, UK. Role Responsibilities:

  • Oversee Manufacturing Engineering department employees, focusing on product improvement, effective and efficient resolution of production issues and employee development.

  • Maintain ownership of the Engineering change process for the Crawley site, in conjunction with global representatives.

  • Identify and implement operational improvements resulting in increased production efficiencies.

  • Drive poke-yoke manufacturing and design techniques in Production, eliminating opportunity for

    error in product and process.

  • Oversee training of the Manufacturing staff to ensure compliance and competency of the

    production workforce.

  • Ensure adherence to schedules and commitments made within the department.

  • Develop annual cost centre expense, capital and tooling budgets and control expenses within the

    budget.

  • Interview and engage staff to fill authorised vacancies.

  • Determine proper skill requirements for departmental members and ensure requirements are in-

    line with current requirements.

  • To prepare and maintain job descriptions for all subordinate functions.

  • Authorise purchase requisitions, travel expenses, and other cost centre expenses within the limits

    defined in the Company Levels of Expenditure document.

  • Maintain discipline in accordance with the disciplinary procedures, ensuring all staff are aware of

    these rules. Where infringements occur, take the necessary appropriate actions.

  • Ensure that any grievances are resolved in a timely manner, in accordance with Company policies.

  • Meet all relevant goals set in the Key Performance Indicator spreadsheet (KPI’s)

  • Ensure that employee development plans, including both evaluation of current and past

    performance and specific developmental goals are provided on a regular basis. Review these plans

    periodically, throughout the year.

  • Convey to customers and other visitors, the best possible image of Varian products, production

    facilities and manufacturing capabilities when performing factory tours, talks and presentations.

  • Responsible for creating and maintaining procedures for all processes and activities in the

    department.

  • Responsible for the housekeeping, cleanliness and tidiness of the Manufacturing Engineering areas,

    including office and workshop space.

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  • Ensure regulatory compliance is met in all instances.

  • Travel on Company business domestically and internationally, when required.

  • Carry out other duties as may be reasonably assigned by your manager.

    Skills & Experience Required:

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (electro mechanical background preferred)

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

  • People management and leadership skills

  • Budget management experience – capital expenditure & machinery investment

  • Experience working within a regulatory environment.

  • Demonstrate understanding of ERP/MRP as it relates to bill of material structure.

  • Excellent communication, leadership and delegation skills.

  • Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    Fighting cancer calls for big ideas.

    We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.

    #TogetherWeFight

Varian Confidential

Company

Manor Royal Business District is the biggest business park of the Gatwick Diamond area and one of the south east's premier mixed activity employment hubs.

Enviable location and connections

Situated at the heart of the Gatwick Diamond on the Sussex and Surrey county borders, just two miles from London Gatwick Airport, a major motorway junction (M23 Junctoion 10) and two mainline railway stations (Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges), Manor Royal is a popular choice for a diverse range of occupiers including a host of blue chip global brands.

Manor Royal in numbers

  • One of the biggest business parks in the South East.
  • Covers an area of 539 acres – that’s over 300 football pitches.
  • 700 properties
  • 500 businesses
  • 30,000 people

Manor Royal more than a number

Since the formation of the Manor Royal Business Group (MRBG), an association of Manor Royal based business and firms, being on Manor Royal means being part of something. You’re never just a number.

Manor Royal makes sense

Scale, diversity, location and great connectivity with a property offer to match means Manor Royal based firms are never far away from their suppliers, customers and a talented workforce.

Pay us a visit

Visit www.manorroyal.org to find out more and to get in touch

 

Company info
Website
Mini-site
Manor Royal Business District
Location
7 Magellan Terrace (Ground Floor)
Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9PJ
United Kingdom

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