2 of 2 Lean Manufacturing Jobs in the North East

a leading technology business based in the North East of England. Reporting to the Operations Director, my client seeks a proactive and results-oriented Operations Manager to lead their manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on production efficiency, quality leadership, and continuous improvement. About the role The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end production … and quality functions, ensuring high-performance operations that meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals. Main Responsibilities Lead and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient workflow, resource optimisation, and achievement of production KPIs (output, OEE, downtime, on-time delivery). Drive best practices in production scheduling, capacity planning, and materials flow to support customer demand and inventory control. Directly … corrective and preventive action programs, and quality training initiatives. Drive the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) that supports operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Champion the use of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles to drive process improvements and waste reduction. Lead and facilitate cross-functional improvement projects focused on yield, cycle time, cost, and defect More ❯

team of engineers across development, qualification, and integration of new process technologies. Youll be at the forefront of driving yield enhancement initiatives across both new and production-qualified semiconductor manufacturing processes. In this key leadership role, you will act as the interface between multiple operational disciplines to ensure robust, high-yielding, and sustainable manufacturing performance, while also ensuring … Conduct ISO14001 and OHSAS45001 internal audits and liaise with regulatory bodies including the Environment Agency and HSE. Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications: Significant team leadership experience within a semiconductor manufacturing environment Significant experience of yield improvement activity and manufacturing processes Experience in SPC, FMEA, DOE, and lean manufacturing practices Demonstrated success in change management within a More ❯