Process Manager – Finishing
Working pattern: 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 07:45 – 16:15 & Friday 07:45 – 12:45.
Closing date: 27 September 2026 (the advert may close early based on applications received)
Job description
● Own the finishing processes and ensure that there are clear rules of operations for each process that enable the operational teams to operate the processes to produce compliant products safely. Processes in scope are machining, shotblast, paint, assembly, leak testing and internal coatings/cleaning.
● Develop and implement plans to improve safety, efficiency, quality adherence, product costs and schedule adherence through the processes they own.
● Address deviations and concessions where required, conduct investigations and determine corrective actions in line with the business management system and continuous improvement philosophy.
Responsibilities
● Ensure all tasks within the Process Managers process remit have a current and up-to date Risk Assessment & Standard Operating Procedure.
● Ensure all processes under the manager’s remit have a trained assessor to ensure the operator using their processes can be trained to the correct standards.
● Ensure the maintenance team are aware of the process parameter control needs and have a strategy in place for each piece of equipment to maintain the quality and customer needs at each process.
● Ensure any improvements/changes to the process rules are managed through the Management of Change (MOC) process and implemented in a controlled manner as per business processes.
● Support the Supply chain manager and Quality team in the development of sub contractors who are customers of or suppliers of the processes within the remit of the manager.
● Work with the QC Engineer and the Production Manager to audit adherence to the rules of the processes under the remit of the manager.
● Develop non capital and capital improvement plans to improve process resilience and the processes to support business growth via quality or cost improvement or product development.
● Working with customers and the technical sales function to evaluate technical aspects of enquiries and new contracts.
● Investigate non conforming product which has been through one of the processes under the remit of the manager.
● Support the Project Manager to investigate customer complaints and put corrective actions in place if changes to process parameters/controls are needed.
● Translate customer technical needs into operational procedures and practices.
● Review practices and procedures to ensure product is processed to best practices and audit against those practices.
● Ensure that any assembly/leak testing is being carried out in accordance with customer requirements and international specifications.
● Carry out root cause investigations into material rejections or failures which are due to defects or processing failures within CSC, at suppliers, or at subcontractors.
● Produce detailed technical reports for customers on product or process validation or supplier assessment.
● Liaising with machine tooling suppliers to ensure their products and processes comply with the requirements for High Pressure Cylinder Manufacture.
Experience
- Minimum Level 3 in Manufacturing or Engineering
- Minimum 5 years experience in a relevant manufacturing industry
- Detailed knowledge of machining processes both manual and CNC
- Experience of making controlled change & sustaining
- Degree of equivalent qualification in Metallurgy or Material Science (Desirable)
- Worked and operated in a Lean Manufacturing environment > 5 years (Desirable)
Role specific compliance requirements include but are not limited to:
● Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
● Pass the BPSS security check