Job Advertisement: Operations Manager - Craigavon, Northern Ireland
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Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking for an exciting opportunity in the manufacturing industry? Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to lead their operations in Craigavon, with a focus on achieving financial and operational excellence while prioritising Environmental, Health, and Safety standards.
Position: Operations Manager
Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience) + 10% bonus
Why Join Us?
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 22 days of holiday plus 9 bank holidays, pension, life cover, and Westfield Medical Cover.
Work-Life Balance: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, totaling a 39-hour week with a 30-minute unpaid break.
Additional Perks: Free onsite parking, annual Christmas shutdown (up to 2 weeks), annual health checks, and a Christmas savings scheme. Participate in salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and electric cars! Your Mission:
Lead operations at a single manufacturing depot, achieving short and medium-term objectives aligned with the corporate business plan while ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Accountabilities
Monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to maximise productivity, optimise resources, prioritise spending and achieve Volume and Quality targets
Prioritise production based on current manning levels
Liaise with contracts team to align production activity with customer expectations
Analyse stock levels against contract requirements and prioritise production based on availability
Manage production activity based on current sales volume
Analyse transport capacity and prioritise deliveries based on availability
Advise key stakeholders on production/sales levels and activities
Ensure the supply of prefab steel to meet daily production targets
Allocate production activity by capacity, transferring out of depot where appropriateResearch, evaluate and recommend investments in technology, capital, equipment, systems or other assets that will enhance the depots production capabilities
Investigate and analyse production deviations from optimum
Plan and implement corrective actions to counteract deviations
Contact suppliers to acquire quotations and establish time frames
Create reports to ensure cost neutral impacts of implementation
Create project teams and action plans
Conduct risk assessments and method statements for various suppliers
Coordinate local trade companies to support implementation of new processes
Implement policies and procedures in line with new ways of working
Supply training to relevant members in new standard operating procedures Develop and implement a variety of operating policies and procedures in conjunction with corporate subject matter experts to ensure that the depot meets it current and future targets and standards
Participate in scheduled health and safety observations, monitor correct working practises and take corrective action where appropriate
Participate in stock take
Participate in CARES audit
Undertake risk assessments
Monitor the quality and implementation of Standard Operating ProceduresLead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of functional professionals or other professionals to ensure that the plant meets its established targets and standards
Conduct interviews for internal and external candidates
Complete induction, on boarding and probationary reviews in a timely manner
Evaluate individual's performance and set objectives for the future
Conduct Performance reviews within timescales
Manage poor performance
Manage attendance and timekeeping
Conduct Investigations, Disciplinary and Grievance procedures in line with company policy
Ensure HR and Payroll are provided with data and documentation as and when required
Seek advice from HR, Occupational Health or other support agencies e.g. ACAS, EEFWhat We're Looking For:
Proven experience in an operations management role, preferably within the steel, engineering or manufacturing industry.
Strong analytical skills to monitor costs and production efficiency.
Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
Familiarity with technical competencies such as SAP, ARMA, MapEx, and Microsoft Office Suite.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about driving operational excellence and making a significant impact we want to hear from you!
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