Blending & Support Manager

Ulster Yarns is a wholly owned subsidiary of our parent company Ulster Carpets.  We are seeking a Blending & Support Manager to manage the overall production and maintenance requirements in the blending department, maximising quality and efficiency in line with production requirements. Provide an operational support function, coordinating Health & Safety activities across the Dewsbury and Wakefield sites.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• 3-5 years experience in Production Management preferably within a textile environment
• Significant experience of people management
• A practical working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and the ability to lead and manage this function including accident investigation and reporting
• IT literate particularly with Microsoft, and ERP/time and attendance systems
• Excellent communicator and facilitator
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• The site operates 24/5, therefore a flexible approach to work is available

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Organise the Blending departmental workflow whilst achieving and monitoring production and quality targets
• Maximise efficiencies through optimum use of people resources, raw materials, machinery and equipment, and minimising machine downtime
• Management of stock control
• Manage the performance and output of the team ensuring all operatives are provided with training in all aspects of blending, safety and quality
• Investigate site-wide (Dewsbury and Wakefield) accidents in line with company policy, communicating with the Operations Director and QSHE Manager
• Support the wider management team with administration aspects which relate to induction, training, safety and personnel management

To apply please submit your CV to recruit@ulstercarpets.com