Purpose:

To control and improve Operations Performance at Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities:

General and Key Task Management -

* VSM will be responsible for managing projects with cross functional focal.

* Capacity Planning within budgeted manning and cost levels.

* Production planning to master production schedule and program requirements.

* Liaising with key stake holders within other value streams and support functions to ensure timely delivery of components so that customer demand is satisfied.

* Optimising work flow and layout in conjunction with Engineering, Quality and Continuous Improvement.

* Ensuring all company and regulatory quality, health and safety requirements are maintained and improved.

* Ensuring correct and timely usage of MRP system by all functions within the value stream.

* Performing data analysis to encourage improved performance and generate positive KPIs and Targets.

* Driving a continuous improvement culture within the value stream.

* Drive year on year manufacturing efficiencies to cope with business growth.

* Advise business leaders on required Capital expenditure to enable company improvements.

* Maintaining and reporting on Weekly Key performance indicators to Senior Management.

* Holiday management and planning.

* Administration and reporting as necessary.

**This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.

Key Performance Measures -

* Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and staff KPI's as per production control process.

* Delivery of budgeted KPI's.

Knowledge, Education, and Skills

Knowledge:

Essential

* Proven working knowledge of planning systems including MRP / ERP systems

Education & Professional Experience -

Essential

* 3+ Years management/supervisory experience in a highly-regulated Engineering/Manufacturing environment.

* Proven experience of driving continuous improvement.

Desirable

* Degree or 3rd Level Qualification in a relevant Discipline is desirable.

Skills and competencies

* A self - starter with strong communication skills and a diplomatic working style.

* Computer literacy is essential especially an excellent understanding of MS Word and Excel.

Other material requirements

* Limited travel among sites may be required to support business functions and visits. Some international travel may also be required to support the needs of the business.

ACS UK ltd is an equal opportunities employer