1. Senior Management Role
2. Working for a global manufacturing company
About Our Client
Our client is a well established, global manufacturing company based in Manchester.
Job Description
The principal focus of the role will be managing the large scale production and operations function. The position will be responsible for managing the Health & Safety standards and driving through Safety standards/culture and behavioural change. Responsibility will include line management of Production staff as well as maintaining sound employee relations.The role will involve regular liaison with the Technical & Quality functions to ensure that the necessary high standards of quality are met and exceed customer expectations, and all accreditation standards.Full site manufacturing operations leadership including:
3. Ownership of All production output activities
4. Ensure daily workflow will achieve production schedules and dispatch deadlines.
5. Lead continuous improvement activities in operations to deliver improvements in productivity, reduction in waste, and quality
6. Ensure the skills development of all operational employees to ensure they possess the correct skill levels to perform in the role and meet the targets of the business.
7. Ensure shop floor data information is completed, on time, and accurate.
8. Manage production staff holidays and shift cover and all operations
9. Hold daily team meetings and ensure good employee communication, training, safety, and absence management, ensuring compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
10. Deliver objectives as set by the Managing Director to support business growth.
11. Work with the QA & Technical function to ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained, initiating corrective actions where required
12. Responsibility for the Environmental Agency, packaging waste, and CCA reporting.
13. Liaise with the sales team on new business opportunities and product development
The Successful Applicant
14. Proven Manager and leader of a manufacturing operations team in a fast paced production environment
15. Able to drive performance with a strong sense of urgency, in a demanding customer-focused environment.
16. Currently a successful operations manager in a manufacturing environment
17. Excellent communicator with Great attention to detail
18. Organised and calm under pressure
19. Friendly, approachable, and flexible - a team player
20. Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates "can-do" attitude
21. Leads by example, but effective delegator.
22. Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience relevant to this role are advantageous.
23. Proven experience in managing production teams
24. Organizational and leadership skills
25. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
26. Experience in running extrusion and/or conversion equipment
27. Computer literacy would be helpful, but training will be given
What's on Offer
£75,000 to £81,000 plus bonus and benefits