FPS Manufacturing Leader - Newcastle
 

Are you a leader who thrives on creating engaging employee experiences and driving change?
 

Would you like to oversee all aspects of the business through strategic leadership and effective tactical management?
 

As part of the Flexible Pipe Systems Offshore team based in Newcastle UK, you will be joining an established business and team with expertise in pipe design, manufacturing, and installation. This unique combination allows our customers to increase production and asset integrity whilst reducing the overall costs associated with a pipeline system.

Partner with the best

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Leader to oversee the production of Flexible Pipes at our manufacturing facility in Newcastle. The Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for leading the manufacturing teams, managing production processes, production planning and maintenance, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products to our customers.

As the Manufacturing Leader, you will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing production plans and schedules to meet customer demand and production targets in quality, cost, delivery, and safety.

Leading and managing a team of manufacturing staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Monitoring and analysing production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Developing and implementing Maintenance plans to reduce downtime and improve OEE.

Ensuring continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards using Lean fundamentals.

Collaborating with engineering, quality control, and supply chain teams to ensure product quality, compliance with industry standards, and timely delivery.

Maintaining a safe and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Developing and managing budgets, track production costs, and optimize resources to meet financial targets.

Preparing and presenting reports on production performance, key metrics, and operational updates to senior management.

Conducting frequent interactions on a strategic level due to complex long term planning activities and/or complex long-term sales processes with high degrees of customization.

Fuel your passion
 

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.

Have significant years of experience in manufacturing operations, with proven years in a management role.

Have strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards.

Have a proven track record of successfully managing manufacturing teams and meeting production targets.

Have strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Have knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing operations.

Have proven experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Have previous experience in leading significant business modernization and embedding a positive improvement minded culture in a manufacturing business.  This change could be transformation, turnaround, merger/acquisition, significant growth, new product/market/customers etc.  This change will have required embedding cultural change through a management group to influence all levels effectively.

Have well-developed communication skills: able to lead, inspire, motivate, manage, influence, challenge, collaboration, coach and hold their teams to account. 

Be able to raise standards, expectations, and belief in what really can be achieved (having demonstrated this previously).

Have a strategic, tactical, commercial and customer minded.  Able to pro-actively engage with central functions to ensure they deliver. 

Work in a way that works for you
 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
 

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us
 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
 

Working for you
 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
 

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Comprehensive private medical care options

Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits