Factory Manager at University of Sheffield

We have an exciting opportunity as a Factory Manager in the AMRC Project Delivery team for someone with a passion for the world of Engineering.

You would play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day manufacturing and machining operations of the facility, to enable the project teams to deliver research projects on time and to budget. You will have overall responsibility to ensure the facility is providing an efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of project consortiums.

It is essential that you have experience working within a manufacturing environment. The Factory Manager will have in depth project life cycle knowledge and be able to manage people, budgets and continuous improvement projects. We are looking for someone who has experience in training and mentoring staff. The project that uses this facility has a high level of documentation and certification requirements. In this role, you will be accountable for adherence, so an high level of experience in technical and administrative governance is required.

What We Offer

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

About the Team

We are part of the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre which focuses on the research, development and application of state-of-the-art technologies. We have an excellent track record of developing technology and integrating it into a shop floor environment to demonstrate financial benefit to partners. This ability to translate technological advances into bottom line savings has led to a large growth in demand from especially its aerospace partners and a growing need for skilled engineers with an interest in manufacturing.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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