Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Factory Operations Manager
Location: Burton
Reports to: Site Director
Main Job Purpose: As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for achieving site performance standards, leading the team, driving continuous improvement and striving for the highest standards of safety and quality across all aspects of the factory. You will have a strong background within a similar environment where you have successfully led a large operation, demonstrating leadership capability built on providing clear focus and direction. You will have proven experience building strong partnerships, which in turn inspires delivery, ensures accountability, and creates a culture focused on both sustainable and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for successfully managing a high-volume, flexible manufacturing operation on a day-to-day basis, achieving key metrics related to performance, customer service, safety and quality, in addition to delivering the site master plan.
* Manage the operations of the factory including raw and pack material management, with a focus on continually improving yields and performance through developing people, systems and effective utilization of capital investment.
* Manage and respond to factory service levels, efficiencies, quality compliance, OSHE compliance and cost compliance.
* Lead improvement programs using best practice approaches by identifying new safety techniques, quality initiatives and cost-saving and development opportunities to improve factory performance.
* Play a key part in supporting the implementation of innovation within the factory and deliver agreed ramp-up plans.
* Drive and inspire the team with a clear focus on team development and delivering a performance culture.
* Manage issues in line with HR policies and procedures, including employee relations to ensure high engagement levels in the unit.
* Focus on the bigger picture, understanding and reacting to the wider needs of the business beyond the plant.
* Build strong relationships across all levels within the UK and internationally, supporting a continuous improvement culture and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders for best practice implementation.
* Promote a safety-focused environment and a speak-up culture.
All About You / Qualifications
* Significant experience in delivering a highly efficient production operation to the required levels of quality, hygiene and safety.
* FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) experience.
* Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and inspire a team toward delivery and continuous improvement.
* Experience managing large teams.
* Ability to coach others and to deliver through others.
* Commitment to keeping promises, fostering a speak-up culture and a bias for action.
* End-to-end thinker with the ability to find win-win solutions, breaking down silos and promoting a Win and Lose together mindset.
* Proven ability to create clear focus and direction, empower teams and hold them accountable for delivery.
* Creative problem solver who can navigate obstacles and conflicts with a diplomatic approach.
* Experience applying Lean, World Class Manufacturing (WCM) or TPM methodologies within an industrial environment.
* Proven experience operating in a unionised environment with demonstrated ability to build strong, sustainable relationships.
* Knowledge of digitalisation within a factory environment is preferred.
* Professional Skills: Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Proven experience in Operations Management and customer delivery with an excellent performance record.
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