Head of Operations Role with a growing manufacturing company. Site Leadership role based in Skelmersdale
Client Details
Our client is a growing, well established industrial manufacturing company who are currently recruiting a Head of Operations in Skelmersdale
Description
The role is required as a result of the company's continued growth strategy as well as the desire for continued efficiency and innovation throughout the manufacturing operation.
The postholder will be expected to lead, motivate, and develop a large team of manufacturing professionals to foster a high-performance organizational culture. You will collaborate with other department heads to optimise supply chain management, MRP and streamline production lines.
Responsibilities include:
Production: Managing production processes, ensuring quality, and planning efficient strategies and OTIF KPI's and targets
Budgeting: Managing the operational budget
Safety: Maintaining safety standards throughout the shop floor
Continuous improvement: Leading initiatives to improve operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
Collaboration: Working with other departments, such as sales and technical to ensure products meet customer demand
Performance: Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to identify areas for improvement
Supplier relationships: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
Industry trends: Staying up-to-date with industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements
People Management: Ability to maximise output from a highly dependant people orientated businessProfile
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in a technical field, such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial
Proven Quality Assurance & SHEQ related experience
Proven experience in multiple departmental team management project management and strong leadership experience with leading multi-disciplinary teams
Understanding and proven experience of internal stakeholder engagement and importance of OTIF KPIS.
Proven track record in implementing improvement measures to enhance the performance and effectiveness of manufacturing operations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to translate operational / manufacturing concepts into practical effective solutions
Experience in the implementation and management of ISO and associated certification standards
A proven industrial manufacturing site leader
Job Offer
£77,000 to £85,000 plus car / car allowance, bonus and benefits