Job Description:

About ITW:

ITW Construction Products UK/Nordics is a division of ITW within in the Construction Products segment. As a division our annual revenue exceeds $250m, with over 650 people across 9 countries. We are suppliers of innovative engineered fastening systems and related consumables and software. These products are uniquely specified for a variety of materials, including wood, concrete and steel.

ITW Construction Products UK/Nordics is a division of ITW, innovating, designing and manufacturing advanced industrial technology. We are industry influencers and market leaders in our fields with five high quality brands at the front of technology and enterprise. At all levels in our organisation, we are encouraged to embrace our inner entrepreneur to drive actions, focus on what matters and share ideas so that every individual can have an impact on the business. In return we are rewarded, supported in our development and given the opportunities to grow within a large multinational organisation.

Position Summary

ITW Construction Products UK is seeking a dynamic leader to join their fast-paced manufacturing team. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and team building skills. Manage employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines. Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develop organisational and technical strategies. Acquire resources; provide management of suppliers and lead process improvements. Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports. Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

Primary responsibilities:  

Safety to be the #1 concern – ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and a culture of continuous improvement for health & safetyOwnership for production, warehouse, toolroom and maintenance agenda for the Business Unit ensuring the accountability and deliverables for direct teams are metDelivery of differentiated service offering for customers with a clear focus on service excellence, product reliability and product availabilityImplement, monitor and modify metrics which track achievement of the facility’s goals for safety, quality, cost, delivery, manufacturing efficiency, inventory management and direct activities which achieve ITW calibre customer facing metricsContinued focus on site performance optimisation with differentiated focus on 80/20 offeringsUtilise systems and resources to proactively maintain and conserve capital equipment. Prioritise issues and activities to develop sustainable improvement in equipment performanceIdentify, lead and develop talent to maximise organisational effectiveness in meeting company goals and enterprise initiatives.Support ITW Leadership Development framework, developing talent within the business. Implement strategic initiatives aligning team-based processes to drive operational strategies and continuous improvementOwn the business unit S&OP process, with a close partnership to the commercial and supply chain teams.Proactively direct the resolution of operational, quality, and maintenance issues to ensure effective management of cost and prevention of operational delaysCollaborate with functional teams on implementation of digital site solutionsAlign operational goals in line with commercial growth plansProvide strong leadership and role model ITW Values and Culture

Experience and skills: 

To have held a senior production management role in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated experience in continuous improvementProven people leadership abilities and experience managing large teams of direct/indirect reportsDemonstrable business acumen, with the ability to interpret financial data and apply commercial insight into an operational environmentStrong communications, negotiation and interpersonal skillsHigh degree of tenacity, determination and persistence to ensure goals are achievedCreative approach to problem solving and solutionsAdept at making sound decisions quickly