About this role
Who we are?
At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox and Abbott to design, manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.
We care deeply about our colleagues, customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.
What’s the job?
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Manufacturing team with responsibility for planning, optimising and supervising manufacturing processes leading to improved operational efficiency. Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing, evaluating, improving and documenting manufacturing processes
- Analysing manufacturing processes continually for quality improvement and cost reduction opportunities and leading projects to achieve these.
- Working as part of the new product introduction team taking particular responsibility for layout, specifying of ancillary equipment, trialling, training of Operators, Chargehands and Operation Team Leads.
- Working with equipment vendors to resolve equipment issues
- Leading problem solving teams to resolve production and quality problems
- Co-ordinating work with toolroom, engineering and outside vendors as required
- Knowladge in plastics
Who we’re looking for?
- Have a relevant engineering or science degree
- lean manufacturing and quality planning tools
- Have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Be able to handle multiple projects and prioritise his/her own work
- MRP experience would be a distinct advantage.
- Be enthusiastic and results orientated with good team working skills
Mergon is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers flexible working arrangements and values a diverse and inclusive workplace