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Howdens are recruiting a Manufacturing Group Leader to join our lamination line in Howden, East Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity that will contribute to our continued success and will enable us to deliver our forecasted growth and extend our service to our customers.

Reporting into our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that production targets are met with adherence to quality, cost, delivery, people and health and safety metrics. You will be responsible for identifying and rectifying short falls in performance, share learnings and work collaboratively with cross-shift teams to ensure continual improvements are made across our operations.

What we can offer you:

- Competitive salary, shift allowance and up to 10% annual company bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Free daily lunch at our onsite canteen
- Share save scheme
- Staff discount on Howdens products
- Exceptional reward and recognition events

What youll be doing

- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of your team members and providing feedback and effective training where required
- Checking service issues and planning daily production to ensure warehouse demand is satisfied
- Maintaining safety within your area of responsibility, complying with safety controls through effective auditing, reviewing SOPs and RAs and conducting accident / near miss investigations when necessary
- Analysing KPI and OEE data to identify productivity issues and helping to form solutions and maximise opportunities for improvement
- Liaising with the maintenance departments to reduce unplanned machine downtime
- Facilitating continuous improvement workshops

What were looking for

- Experience working within a leadership role in a manufacturing environment
- A proven track record of implementing continuous improvement processes and working knowledge of lean manufacturing processes
- Experience managing KPI and quality control plans
- Experience of applying health and safety procedures within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong problem solving, influencing and change management skills

Shift pattern:

- Rotating days and nights - Monday Wednesday 5:45am 4:15pm, Thursday 5:45am 3:45pm. 4pm to 2am Monday to Thursday
- Potential overtime requirements on Fridays

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 11,000 employees. Last year our sales reached over £2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.