Job Description
Job Description: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Position: Full time
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 dependant on experience + Performance based bonus
The Company
Yorkshire Laser & Fabrications are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to co-ordinate and lead the manufacturing team and support functions, at their fast-paced modern West Yorkshire facility. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for managing and continually improving all the manufacturing-related functions to ensure Health & Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost control.
This is a hands-on role working with a highly collaborative team.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Generating and maintaining the production plan through the MRP & scheduling systems
* Direct and oversee operational teams in achieving the production plan
* Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Quality and Health and Safety (maintaining companies accreditation in ISO 9001 & 14001)
* Collaboration with the Sales department to ensure effective production planning
* Effectively communicate results and action plans to all employees and managers
* Plan and deliver Continuous Improvement programs across all operations
* Facilitate daily production meetings, setting targets and ensuring people are held accountable for communication updates and actions
* Allocate appropriate resources where needed
* Analysis of production and process data to develop and achieve key targets and objectives
* Ensure team motivation and facilitate structured development of all employees through appraisals and training to ensure delivery of strategic objectives
* Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure employee issues or concerns are correctly addressed and resolved
* Establish key performance indicators, monitor and improve where necessary
* Initiate cost saving measures relating to all aspects of the business
Experience/ Knowledge
* Min 10 years working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Min 3 years proven experience as Operations Manager or similar role
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Exceptional Leadership & Organisational skills
* Implementation of Continuous Improvement programs (examples)
* Working knowledge of MRP & scheduling systems to improve delivery performance
* Strong people management skills
* Ability to work with the senior team in developing the business
* Computer literate, MS, MRP and scheduling software
In return we are offering a competitive salary and package as well as the opportunity to develop within the business.