Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Central Employment Agency (North East) Limited
success, you should have exceptional mathematical skills and design talent. Top R&D engineers utilise their technical design skills to create functional and aesthetically pleasing products that are both cost-effective and user-friendly. I'm looking for exceptional candidates who have a passion for electronics/programming and want to turn a hobby into a career. The role More ❯
planning, directing, and managing the manufacture of all products within the Smiths Interconnect assigned facility to ensure and maintain product quality requirements, meet manufacturing schedules, achieve process improvements and cost objectives, and attain and sustain optimal employee performance with the objective of creating a world class operations environment. Key Responsibilities Operational leadership: Deliver HSE, quality, delivery, cost, and … engagement strategy, aligned with Smiths’ values , while coaching and developing your leadership team through structured development plans. Continuous improvement: Drive lean initiatives, productivity programmes, and inventory optimisation to improve cost and operational KPIs year-over-year. Capital investment: Lead investment planning to enhance production capabilities and futureproof the site for growth. Customer focus: Ensure on-time delivery and minimal … or other safety-critical sectors. Strong understanding of HSE, quality systems, and continuous improvement tools. Financial literacy, with proven ability to manage site budgets and deliver year-over-year cost reductions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and engaging a diverse workforce. A strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational expertise. Demonstrated ability to More ❯
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 … 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 reduction. Embed a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving across both operations and quality teams. Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team across operations and More ❯
