Thrive Oldham is recruiting a Manufacturing Site Manager for our well-established client in the Merthyr, South Wales area.
Working as part of the Senior Leadership team, the Operations Manager will assume overall responsibility for Production, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse/Logistics, and Facilities. Leading teams to ensure the health & safety of all associates is of the highest priority, while maintaining high standards of housekeeping & organization, and achieving production plans to meet or exceed customer expectations.
The role involves managing & reporting departmental KPIs and plans for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
* Reduce all internal risks & ensure adherence to all Health & Safety regulations.
* Promote high standards of product quality and maintain excellent housekeeping throughout the factory.
* Ensure all production targets and plans are achieved in line with requirements.
* Maintain control over labor costs, including overtime, within the budget.
* Manage production supervision & associates in daily manufacturing activities, ensuring KPI targets are met or exceeded.
* Address labor and quality concerns promptly by managing workforce output.
* Implement long-term growth plans and develop strategies to achieve production goals.
* Ensure a "right first time" approach to quality.
* Plan resources & schedule workloads in line with customer demands.
* Manage & control all processes/equipment to ensure high productivity, actively identifying potential bottlenecks and devising plans to address them.
* Maintain tight control of timekeeping & attendance.
* Attend internal and customer meetings to ensure objectives are met.
* Communicate effectively across departments and encourage feedback.
* Promote product and customer awareness among production staff, fostering continuous improvement.
* Support business management teams in implementing policies, standards, and goals.
* Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all staff.
* Actively promote and document training & development of employees.
* Ensure manufacturing flexibility charts are current and relevant.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
* Zero reportable incidents
* High housekeeping standards throughout manufacturing
* Achievement of monthly plans/forecasts
* Customer On-Time Delivery percentage
* Production loading
* Labor costs & Overtime
* Scrap & internal rejects
* Employee morale & interaction with shopfloor associates
* Continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Experience:
* At least 5 years in a similar operations role within manufacturing.
* Degree or HNC in business operations management or related field.
* Training in Continuous Improvement Techniques such as Six Sigma or LEAN.
* Excellent leadership and management skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Experience in solving tactical operational issues with strategic implications.
* Hands-on approach, visible and engaging with all team members.
* Ability to inspire and coach a high-performing team.
* Organized, methodical, and calm under pressure.
* Knowledge of maintenance and plant management is essential.
Salary: Competitive, TBD
Working Days: To be confirmed.
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