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Operations Management role based in Manchester. Working for a well established, fast paced manufacturing company.
Client Details
Our client is a well established, global manufacturing company based in Manchester.
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:
Ownership of All production output activities
Ensure daily workflow will achieve production schedules and dispatch deadlines.
Lead continuous improvement activities in operations to deliver improvements in productivity, reduction in waste, and quality
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.
Ensure shop floor data information is completed, on time, and accurate.
Manage production staff holidays and shift cover and all operations
Hold daily team meetings and ensure good employee communication, training, safety, and absence management, ensuring compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
Deliver objectives as set by the Managing Director to support business growth.
Work with the QA & Technical function to ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained, initiating corrective actions where required
Responsibility for the Environmental Agency, packaging waste, and CCA reporting.
Liaise with the sales team on new business opportunities and product development
Profile
Proven Manager and leader of a manufacturing operations team in a fast paced production environment
Able to drive performance with a strong sense of urgency, in a demanding customer-focused environment.
Currently a successful operations manager in a manufacturing environment
Excellent communicator with Great attention to detail
Organised and calm under pressure
Friendly, approachable, and flexible - a team player
Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates "can-do" attitude
Leads by example, but effective delegator.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience relevant to this role are advantageous.
Proven experience in managing production teams
Organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Experience in running extrusion and/or conversion equipment
Computer literacy would be helpful, but training will be givenJob Offer
£75,000 to £85,000 plus car allowance, bonus, and benefitsDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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