T&K Associates are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our client on a Permanent basis in Coalville.
Due to an increase in workload, this is an excellent opportunity to join a global Company who are a market leader in what they do. The Company offer a friendly working environment, excellent progression opportunities and an early finish on a Friday!
Operations Manager Job Details and Benefits;
* Monday – Thursday 7.30am -16.30pm, Friday 5.5 hours
* £60,000 Per Annum
* Bonus
* Permanent
* Overtime available
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Managed Occupational Health service
* Retail shopping discount programme
* Discounted gym membership
* Bike to Work scheme
* Plus, additional fantastic benefits
Operations Manager Job Duties;
* Ensure full Health, Safety and Environmental compliance throughout the company and Institutionalise and lead best business practices through lean manufacturing thinking and Demonstrate good leadership skills to manage the Group Leaders, Production Supervisors, Managers and Team Members in process adherence
* Performance Management of all Team Members in your area of responsibility and Control and manage day to day production flow to deliver on time through level pull
* Control production costs and spend to within budget and assist in setting department budgets
* Be responsible for maintaining and improving the existing lean manufacturing production process and Implement and coach company Business System initiatives and tools in all areas
* A practical understanding of lean manufacturing with ability to coach and practice Flow, Level Pull, TAKT adherence, JIT, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement techniques, Visual Management and Synchronous Material Flow systems (PFEP, Kanban)
* Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility to accept and fulfil any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time
* Lead the site Total Quality Management and Manage department and Manage and control working progress in all areas performance against agreed targets through appraisal and reviews
* Lead a team of quality engineers and quality inspectors to deliver products in line with customer expectations and Ensure the communication strategy for the improvement and awareness of quality issues is maintained across all departments
* Report as necessary on changes in standards (internally and externally initiated) and on performance against standards and Actively support New Product Development activities
Operations Manager Person Specification;
* Ideally you should have previous production supervision experience gained within a manufacturing environment and all Applicants should demonstrate previous manufacturing engineering and/or manufacturing systems experience
* A practical understanding of lean manufacturing is also required and You will be expected to promote Business Process Excellence, Efficiency and Continuous Improvement and encourage a "One Team" mindset
* Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and People management/supervisory experience is essential
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and Flexibility and ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities
* Knowledge of inventory control, lean manufacturing, takt time and continuous improvement
* Ability to learn quickly, use your initiative and work as part of a team
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail is essential for success in this role and a logical and methodical approach to problem solving along with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner to meet targets
* Ability to govern progress to a detailed level and interpret system reports to bring about change as necessary
* Self-motivation and initiative
* IT literacy and experience of MRP style system
If you are interested in the role as Operations Manager, then please apply now by sending your CV to T&K Associates