Production/Business Unit Manager
🌟 Join Our Innovative Team as a Production/Business Unit Manager at Brett Martin in Northern Ireland! 🌟
Brett Martin, a globally recognised leader in plastic and building product manufacturing, is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Production/Business Unit Manager to join our ever-expanding team. If you're ready to be part of an exciting and innovative workplace, we want to hear from you!
About the role
The role:
Report to the Head of Engineering Plastic Sheet Operations weekly on all matters relevant to the performance of the production units;
Prepare monthly reports for presentation to the Board;
Manage the efficient production of products on a daily basis across all production machines in accordance with specification and quality requirements;
Lead, champion and deliver the departmental business improvement plans;
Maximise the synergies that exist between the production units;
Work in close collaboration with the Head of Engineering Sheet Operations to deliver and exceed targeted production key performance indicators;
Working in conjunction with master planning, plan all production activity and manage complex scheduling of work on a daily basis;
Maintain tight management and responsibility for all operational and material costs including budgetary control;
Engage daily with support departments i.e. maintenance, commercial, quality, HR, H&S, technical etc. to ensure effective running of the factory;
Meet internal and external customer expectations with regard to delivery and quality.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Minimum of 5 years’ management experience within manufacturing
- Experience of lean manufacturing tools (5S / 5WHY / SMED)
- Have a good understanding of materials management
- Have excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills
- Have excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Have experience of developing staff and achieving departmental and business objectives
- Have strong IT skills including MS office and particularly excel
- Have a third level qualification in either: Production / Mechanical / Process / Polymer Engineering
- Have strong people management skills in leading, managing and motivating teams to achieve challenging targets
Desired criteria
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of HSE standards and ISO 9001 quality in a manufacturing environment
- Have experience with MRP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Leading Teams
Motivating
Problem Solving
Team Management
IT skills
Developing People
Communication
Brett Martin
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.
Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 70 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.
Our benefits
Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Open office
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Annual Rise
Profit Share
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Staff celebration events
Production/Business Unit Manager
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.