The Company Our client is a market leading FMCG manufacturer. Due to restructure, they are now looking to recruit and Production Operations Manager. The Role * Will be working a permanent day shift overseeing around 100 staff. * You will manage the departmental process to meet all appropriate performance metrics including HS&E, Quality, Cost and Delivery, ensuring the production of quality product to the design specification. * Managing the overall department performance in line with company targets. * Responsibility for a departmental headcount of over 100 employees, working a mix of shift patterns. * Includes four direct report Shift Leaders. * Identify and eliminate waste within area of responsibility together with direct report and supporting departments. * Lead and facilitate improvement projects. Managing through teamwork and continuous improvement methodology. * Provide cross functional support to other production areas. * Main point of contact for supporting departments to review and develop resolutions as well as prioritising planned work activity. * Lead departmental performance reviews and facilitate any necessary actions. * Co-ordinate the Shift Leaders and Planning Dept on schedule adherence and capacity requirements. * Manage and maintain high levels of discipline and consistency. * Coach and develop subordinates via regular 1 to 1 activity to achieve set objectives...