Our clients are looking for an Operations Manager, to join their dedicated, friendly and customer focused management team based in Eastbourne. You will be responsible for managing resources, implementing best practices, and ensuring customer requirements and delivery timelines are consistently achieved.
This will include tasks such as:
* Operational Management tasks – Coordinate daily operations and provide guidance to the Operations team (Compliance, Purchasing and Facilities), monitor production schedules, ensure quality control standards are met, management of stock control and supply chain.
* Leadership & People Management – Lead, motivate and develop operations staff, monitor staff training needs and requirements, promote a high performing and accountable culture and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
* Compliance & Security - Ensure all operational activities comply with current standards and certifications, manage internal and external audits and provide corrective action where necessary, ensure integrity and confidentiality of secure printing processes.
* Process Improvement – ensure cost and efficiency gains whilst maintaining security and quality, lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technology or systems to enhance operations.
* Reporting & Performance Monitoring – Track KPI’s and work closely with the Finance team to oversee budgets and costs as well as to prepare reports and updates for the leadership team.
Skills/experience we are looking for:
* Proven experience in an operations, HR or production management role, ideally in a secure or regulated manufacturing environment
* Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizan)
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and build a positive team culture
* Excellent organisational, planning, and decision-making skills
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high security and quality standards
* Familiarity with compliance frameworks and audit requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel