Job Description
Working as part of the Senior Leadership team the Operations Manager will assume overall responsibility for Production, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, warehouse/Logistics and Facilities. Leading teams to ensure the health & safety of all associates is of the highest priority whilst maintaining high standards of housekeeping & organisation, achievement of production plans to match / exceed the customers’ expectations.
The role is responsible for the management & reporting of departmental KPI’s and plans for improvement.
Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 years in a similar operations role within a manufacturing environment is essential for this role.
* Educated to a degree or HNC within a business operations management or a related field.
* Trained in Continuous Improvement Techniques such as Six Sigma or LEAN Manufacturing.
* Excellent leadership and management skills in a fast paced and changing environment.
* Demonstrated experience solving tactical operational issues in conjunction with strategic longer term topics.
* Hands on, wanting to be visible and engaging with all team members across all departments.
* You must be able to inspire and coach a high performing team.
* Detailed, organised, methodical and calm under pressure.
* Knowledge of maintenance and plant management is essential.
Additional Information
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Reduction all internal risks & adherence to all Health & Safety legislation.
* Promoting high standards of product quality whilst maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping throughout the factory.
* Ensuring all production targets and plans are achieved in line with the requirements.
* Maintain control on labour costs including overtime in line with the budget.
* Manages the production supervision & associates in day-to-day manufacturing activities ensuring all KPI targets are met or exceeded.
* Address the labour and quality concerns in a timely manner by managing the output of the workforce.
* Implementing long term growth plans and develop plans to achieve production schedules.
* Ensure a “right first time” approach is taken with the quality department.
* Plan resources & schedule workloads in line with customer requirements.
* Manages & controls all processes / equipment to ensure high levels of productivity & actively identifies any potential bottlenecks & provides plans to elevate them.
* Tight control of timekeeping & attendance.
* Attending internal and customer meetings to ensure objectives are met.
* Communicate to all departments and encourages feedback from all departments.
* Promote product and customer awareness among production staff in line with a methodology of continuous improvement.
* Support the efforts of the business management teams to successfully implement business policies, standards and goals.
* Provides motivation, support, and guidance to all employees.
* Actively promotes and documents the training & development of all staff.
* Ensure all manufacturing inhouse flexibility charts are relevant & up to date.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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