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Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
Role Title: Operations Leader
Location: UK, Bolton
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Operations Leader to join our team in Bolton.
The Operations Leader is responsible for ensuring that Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People expectations are met whilst continually striving for Operational Excellence. You will collaborate with other functions such as EHS, Quality, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering and HR. The Operations Leader will report to the Operations Director and will be a member of the UK Industrials Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
* Ensure a safe work environment and culture for Mativ employees and visitors whilst enforcing policies and procedures.
* Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
* Ensure that the production department consistently operates in an environmentally responsible manner.
* Setting and delivering of financial and non-financial budget & forecasts.
* Monitor and analyse production costs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost reduction initiatives without compromising on safety or quality.
* Provide the necessary leadership and resources to ensure that all products and services supplied by the site are at the highest possible levels, are consistent with company targets, and meeting customer specifications on time in full achieving site service requirements (OTIF).
* Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve manufacturing performance.
* Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and efficiency improvements.
* Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement.
* Manage all resources towards achieving the most efficient use, including but not limited to materials, labour, equipment, and energy.
* Lead, coach and develop your team to ensure effective delivery of metrics.
* Regularly report on plant performance to senior leadership, identifying areas of success and areas requiring attention.
* Drive cultural transformation ensuring that all employees understand Mativ Values and they are effectively applied to achieve results.
* Work closely with Human Resources to support training, career development succession planning and employee relations.
Skills And Experience
* Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and cost optimisation.
* Proficient in using manufacturing software, ERP/MRP systems (SAP), and data analysis tools.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology is an advantage plus.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
* Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
* Demonstrated manufacturing and leadership experience.
* Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience.
Benefits
* Pension – Company matched up to 7%
* 3 x Salary Life Assurance
* Group Income Protection – payable for up to 2yrs at 50% of salary
* Mativ Extras – Retailer discount site
* Lifeworks EAP
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
What We Offer
Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration
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