Manufacturing Manager

Chester

10 months ago

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£50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Weekdays Only Role + Product Training

Chester

Are you a manufacturing manager with experience in the medical device industry looking to join a reputable company that offers training and a weekdays only role?

Are you experienced in QMS systems and looking to join a young, fast growing company that offers great progression?

This company was established just over five years and possesses a patented, ground breaking technology that will help simplify an often mishandled medical procedure. The centrepiece of the business is a carbon dioxide and pH checker which streamlines the process of inputting feeding tubes.

In this role the suitable candidate will be expected to lead the manufacturing team on the development of these devices. Leading a team of three, you will need to provide hands on assistance on the building of the products, as well as ensuring suppliers are delivering the correct components for the builds.

If you are a manufacturing engineer with experience in the medical devices industry looking to join a well-established company that offers product training and a weekdays only role, apply today.

The Role:

8:30 - 5 Monday - Friday
Lead a team of two others in the manufacturing team
Provide hands on assistance with the assembly of the products
Maintain a relationship with suppliers and ensure the correct components are delivered timely
Train others around you in management skills and provide product training to newcomers
The Person:

Experience in the medical device industry
Experience with QMS systems
Job reference: BBBH19428a

Key words: Manufacturing, Manager, Medical, Devices, Healthcare, Liverpool, North Wales, Chester

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