Manufacturing Group Leader

Howdens is recruiting a Group Leader to join our work surfaces manufacturing site in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, 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 to our Operations Manager, you will ensure 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 shortfalls in performance, sharing learnings, and working collaboratively with cross-shift teams to ensure continual improvements are made across our operations. This is a hands-on role where your time will be split evenly between office and production.

What you’ll be doing as a Manufacturing Group Leader:

• 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 do you need to qualify for the Manufacturing Group Leader:

• 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

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Lunch Meal Voucher
• Clean, modern factory using state-of-the-art machinery
• Free Parking
• PPE provided
• Highest standards of health & safety
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays.
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events

Shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday, evening shift – 13:45-22:00  

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 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.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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