General Manager - Head of Service (Manufacturing)
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Job summary
Northumbria Healthcare Trust (NHCT) Manufacturing and Innovation Hub came into existence through innovative necessity during the Covid pandemic in 2020. Initially manufacturing PPE for use within healthcare and recycling used PPE. Since then, the hub has expanded its product portfolio and the site has been developed to support Northumbria Healthcare Trust clinical operations and the potential future support to ICB regional services.
This is a new role which the successful applicant can mould and develop and as such, we are looking to recruit a senior manager who is an experienced manufacturing leader to develop and deliver a new strategic vision for the role and a 3-year horizon plan.
Northumbria Manufacturing Hub is a growing manufacturing service uniquely based within the NHS and your role will be to develop the business plan to ensure the business is viable and sustainable using the NHS brand.
The General Manager / Head of Manufacturing is a key part of the senior management team / NHFM Ops Board and plays a vital role in driving performance in safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost.
The postholder will have a technical manufacturing background who can drive performance through people, utilising world leading operations management practices. Taking responsibility for Day-to-Day Operational running of the Northumbria Manufacturing and Warehouse Hub.
Main duties of the job
This is a Senior Management Role within the NHFM Team responsible for the operational running of the Northumbria Manufacturing Hub.
Northumbria Manufacturing Hub is a growing manufacturing service uniquely based within the NHS and your role will be to develop the business plan to ensure the business is viable and sustainable using the NHS brand.
The General Manager / Head of Manufacturing is a key part of the senior management team / NHFM Board and plays a vital role in driving performance in safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost.
The postholder will have a technical manufacturing background who can drive performance through people, utilising world leading operations management practices.
Responsible for Day-to-Day Operational running of the Northumbria Manufacturing and Warehouse Hub.
A key function of the role is to deliver the operational strategy utilising Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measures that reflect the needs of the business.
About us
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) was established in 2012. Our activities now incorporate;
Estates & Capital Development, including; Capital Projects, Estate & Property Management, Energy & Sustainability, Lifecycle & Asset Management and Space Management & Utilisation
Facilities Management, including; Cleaning Services, Catering, Security Services, Portering, Transport & Logistic Services and Landscaping
Commercial Services, including; Programme Management, Contract Management within Procurement, PFI Contract Management and Consulting and Advisory Services.
Commercial Development of the Manufacturing and Innovation Hub at Seaton Delaval, including textile manufacturing, soft furnishing, warehousing.
The Company since has an annual turnover of £180m and over 1000 staff.
Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub is paving the way for the future of garment provision for the health and care sector.
Seaton Delaval is home to the headquarters of NHFM and NHS Fleet Solutions, the 40,000 sqm innovative Manufacturing & Innovation Hub creates personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff across the UK, ultimately bringing manufacturing back into the local area, and also providing an uplift to the local economy. Activities at the hub include textile manufacturing, soft furnishings re-upholstery, embroidery services and warehousing facilities.
Details
Date posted
15 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£70,417 to £81,138 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-5970663HD
Job locations
Manufacturing and Innovation Hub
Avenue Road
Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay
NE25 0QJ
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manufacturing and Innovation Hub
Avenue Road
Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay
NE25 0QJ
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Director, NHFM, Corporate Services
Collette Cunningham
collette.cunningham@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
07799766363
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