Description
Factory Manager
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AT XTRAC
Xtrac is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of specialist transmissions. Our customers include the top motorsports racing series including Formula One, Le Mans, IndyCar and NASCAR and we also supply transmissions for the most exclusive high-performance cars in the world. We are at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity as the automotive industry transitions from internal combustion to electric and hybrid and our experienced and dedicated teams are using the latest cutting-edge technology to achieve this transition.
Xtrac also has a new partnership with Zoerkler, a specialist in gear manufacture and precision engineering. This strategic venture marks a significant step forward in our ambitious growth plans and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class transmission components and systems to our customers.
About the Role
This is a Factory Manager for Hard Operations -which covers disciplines such as Grinding and Kapp. You will be expected to manage the output and performance of the assigned production departments. The incumbent will work with the existing Factory Managers in Plant 1 and alongside the Plant 1 Manager.
Day to day
- Ensure the Factory you are responsible for work to the highest health and safety standards, working alongside the health and safety team to proactively deploy and enforce safe working practices and building engagement with the team.
- Manage, achieve and exceed relevant KPI’s including Factory Throughput, Productivity and relevant Safety and Quality KPI’s.
- Managing and taking ownership of the relevant display boards including SQDP, SIC and TIP boards.
- To increase engagement within the production team, developing relationships with the team in order to promote wellbeing and optimum team performance.
- To liaise with embedded planners and team leaders at the beginning and end of each shift regarding work priorities. To then monitor the workload through the department ensuring work is produced in line with plan including efficiency.
- To work with the manufacturing engineers on any work-related problems through each shift to ensure priorities and daily requirements are completed. Ensuring that quality or manufacturing issues are understood and corrective actions are prioritised.
- Any problems or queries that cannot be dealt with are directed to the appropriate person at the earliest opportunity to minimise disruption to production schedules.
- Request RFC’s and record re-works and to follow the company quality procedures.
- To carry out any reasonable additional duties as requested by management.
- Supervision of all departments personnel to include maintaining general discipline, ensuring company policy and codes of practice are adhered to, maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and ensuring staff members productivity.
- To communicate any employee problems with the relevant department heads.
- To deal with any emergencies that may occur, contacting the relevant service and maintain required records of such incidents and inform relevant department heads of such incidents.
- Conduct interviews for internal positions and vacancies as required.
- In conjunction with team leaders, conduct PDR’s of team leaders and other employees.
About You
- Educated to degree level in a science or engineering-based discipline.
- Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development.
- Enthusiasm to build and lead an effective high performing team.
- Understanding of engineering drawings.
- Understanding of manufacturing principles.
- Understanding of transmission components and Manufacturing systems.
- Experience of working in a production environment.
- Commercial awareness and focus.
- Planning, influencing and project management skills.
- Multifunctional team leadership skills.
- Action orientated.
- Analytical skills to convert business objectives into achievable tasks.
- Strong communication skills.
- High levels of integrity, confidence, independence and collaboration.
- An ability to effectively manage change.
- Must have good organisational skills and a structured approach to problem solving.
- Must have good leadership qualities for driving projects and tasks.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- To work to a high and consistent standard especially when under pressure.
- Be hands on and have a desire to resolve problems.
About Xtrac
Here at Xtrac, we are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Motorsport and High-Performance Automotive Transmission Solutions. Our products are used internationally across the most prestigious motorsport events so naturally we have a passion for winning and continuously improving, whether that be our products, our people, or our business. Our vision is to transform into a world class high performance automotive supplier whilst retaining our position as a world leader in motorsport, so now is the time to join our journey, make an impact and contribute to the success of our future.
What makes us who we are is our people. We share behaviours and values to ensure Xtrac remain world class and have a culture that delivers!
We are…
P assionate A ccountable C ollaborative E xternally Focused Y earn to Learn
If you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity, you could be just what Xtrac are looking for.
**DEI Statement**
Xtrac believe that diversity is not only a fundamental value but also a key driver of innovation, growth and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
We are a family-friendly company and provide an enhanced maternity package, two weeks of fully paid paternity leave and a flexible approach to paid parental leave. We also fully support employees with paid compassionate leave which is specifically tailored to an individual’s needs and circumstances.