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Operations Manager
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nationwide
Expire in: a month
Job Description
NEW VACANCY! (PK8989)
OPERATIONS MANAGER
COMMUTABLE FROM NORTHAMPTONSHIRE / BUCKINGHAMSHIRE / CAMBRIDGESHIRE
SALARY £OPEN (Depending on Experience) + Car Allowance Negotiable + 24 Days Holiday + Private Pension + Life Insurance + Private Health Insurance (After 2 years) + Performance Related Variable Bonus
Our client is leading industrial packaging manufacturer, they specialise in full packaging solutions including wooden and corrugated boxes, pallets, returnable packaging, export packaging etc for a range of market sectors.
They are currently looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their growing business. You will be accountable for effective day to day running of the manufacturing facility ensuring production processes are running safely and efficiently to meet with the quality standards. This position involves leadership in planning, organisation, direction and coordination of all plant activities to achieve key operational goals including safety, product quality and cost management. You will play a key role optimising the use of resources ensuring full compliance with the company policies and regulations requirements.
This role comes with large scope for progression as the company is in a steep growth mode, the site will grow massively over the next years
Key Responsibilities:
Direct and oversee all plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality assurance and supply chain
Optimise the use of manpower, materials and equipment to consistently achieve production targets
Monitor daily operations and adjust schedules as needed to prevent delays
Lead, coach and support plant staff including departmental managers across Production, Quality and Maintenance
Design and deliver training programs to build skills ensure compliance and strengthen workplace safety
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
Conduct staff performance reviews and resolve employee relations issues when required
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and company standards
Develop and enforce safety systems to reduce risk and minimise workplace incidents
Oversee maintenance programs to keep equipment safe, compliant and operational
Align production output with quality standards and industry requirements
Resolve production challenges quickly to minimise downtime and maintain efficiency
Partner with quality control to ensure all products meet specifications and customer expectations
Implement quality assurance measures to drive consistency and reduce defects
Address process-related quality issues and implement corrective actions
Manage the plant's operating budget, controlling labour, material and equipment costs
Identify and apply cost-reduction initiatives to improve profitability without sacrificing quality
Establish and track KPIs to measure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Lead continuous improvement projects to boost capacity, reduce waste and increase productivity
Apply lean manufacturing and process optimisation strategies
Stay informed on industry trends and integrate innovative practices and technologies
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, R&D and sales to align operations with business goals
Coordinate with supply chain and procurement teams to secure timely delivery of raw materials
Provide senior management with regular updates on performance, challenges and opportunities
Prepare and present reports covering production results, safety data and financial metrics
Leverage data analysis to spot trends and support informed decision-making
Escalate critical issues, risks or opportunities to senior leadershipRequirements:
Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management or a related field
Looking between 7-8 years of manufacturing or plant operations experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong track record of managing production teams and enhancing operational efficiencyBefore You Apply
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