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Operations manager

Manchester
Permanent
Wallace Hind Selection
Operations manager
Posted: 17 June
Offer description

Based at our Manchester manufacturing / production site, as our Operations Manager, youll be instrumental in the leadership and delivery of site targets and goals. With a people first approach youll bring together continuous improvement/efficiency of both the team and machinery. Working closely with the team to create and implement appropriate KPIs that measure asset performance which in turn can highlight areas to focus on CI.

BASIC SALARY: A GBP 60,000 : A GBP 70,000

BENEFITS:
A Bonus cA GBP 6,000:A GBP 7,000,
A A GBP 7,200 Car Allowance,
A 7 matched Pension,
A Private Healthcare,
A 25 Days Holiday and Stats

LOCATION: Manchester.

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS : Oldham, Rochdale, Huddersfield, Stockport, Macclesfield, Knutsford

JOB DESCRIPTION / OVERVIEW: Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager

Reporting to the Operations Director, as the Operations Manager your key tasks are to motivate, lead, and engage a team of c40 in a 24/4 (12 on 12 off shift) manufacturing operation. We have a strong people agenda and need an individual who not only sees the value in an empowered team, but who can bring their experience of creating people:first cultures.

This pivotal role is a part of the senior leadership team that will oversee all aspects of our production processes, ensure efficiency, safety, and product quality while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager

A Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 40 manufacturing staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
A Develop and implement strategies to optimise manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
A Manage the budget for the manufacturing department and identify cost:saving opportunities.
A Work closely with H and S, Quality, Engineering, R and D, Procurement, and HR to identify and implement best practices, technology upgrades, and process improvements.
A Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure departmental and individual performance. OTIF target is 95.
A Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on manufacturing performance and improvement initiatives.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS : Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager

To be successful as our Operations Manager youll bring a solid proven track record from a world:class manufacturing environment, where continuous improvement, quality, and leadership are foundations of your success. You will have ideally invested in your personal growth or be aware of Six Sigma, lean and/or similar methodologies.

You will also have:
A Led a team of 25+ with experience in multi:shifts and unionised environments.
A A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, any experience of a chemical or related environment would be ideal as would labels, print, textiles or packaging.
A A proven track record in developing a people:first culture; we have the equipment, the processes, and the people. It just needs to be brought together.
A Ideally operated in a similar sized site (we have 24 assets working 24/4).

COMPANY:

As part of a Global billion:dollar business, our reach spans 5 continents. We are a leading player in industrial consumable manufacturing. This site manufactures / converts a number of adhesive products for use across all industries, with A GBP 40m turnover and 100 employees, we take pride in producing high:quality products and are committed to excellence, sustainability, and the well:being of our employees.

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client

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