Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Description

This high growth industrial manufacturing organisation with a significant presence in the UK are seeking dynamic Operations Manager to lead on all aspects of the production assembly, yard operations and logistics, including all aspects of Health & Safetyto improve site standards and greater efficiencies. You will clearly have an accomplished background in production manufacturing, leading entire departments with a high level of integrity to influence teams to achieve production targets.As well as supporting the Site Manager, you will oversee the gate to gate activities on site, including the sort and repair process of pallets to ensure optimised production. You will lead and direct the colleagues responsible for every stage of productionto ensure the reconditioning of high quality and cost effective pallets.You will also plan and organise activities and ensure availability of necessary material, equipment, transport and headcount required.Key Accountabilities:

• Leading and mentoring a team of production Operatives, Forklift and support staff.
• To supervise and support all operational activities on site to ensure targets relating to Production, Quality, Health and Safety, are met.
• Deputize for the Site Manager during periods of absence and take the lead on all site activities.
• Lead on the development and implementation of quality procedures and to drive a continuous improvement culture across the manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all site team adheres to company H&S procedures with regard to PPE, accident/incident reporting etc.
• Manage the production teams to ensure that target output, OEE and Efficiency targets are being achieved and improved.
• Cost Control - Manage overheads and associated costs to ensure budget targets are achieved.
• Play a key part in delivering Operational Full Potential - focus on the continuous improvement process and root cause analysis.
• KPI Achievement - lead team to achieve the Production Performance levels.
• Manage the Maintenance engineering team to ensure the highest levels of planned maintenance for all machinery.
• Develop skills and competence of production team to deliver site results via performance management processes, including ongoing coaching and communication.
• Take a proactive approach to compliance works and safety improvement projects within the Production area.
• Support Safety Champions to ensure all H&S audits and risk assessment reviews are completed on time.
• To challenge, mentor and coach people and challenge process and practices within the factory
• To objectively assess own teams performance and develop improvement plans, continuously improving our processes and way of working by initiating Continuous Improvement meetings and programmes.
• Investigate production issues and develop resolutions.
• Plan equipment, material, transport and personnel requirements.
• Ensure all production employees adhere to company Quality procedures and processes, enforcing the discipline that all quality failures are repaired by the originator.
• Implement periodic quality inspections to ensure customer expectations are being achieved, and that the pallet meets our internal specification/ tolerance levels.

The successful applicant will preferably have a working knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques: 6s, Six Sigma, SMED and Kaizen Models. It is essential that you are highly competent in manufacturing/automated processes. In addition you will have a goodunderstanding of Health & Safety principles and be able to articulate this being applied in practice.You will be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills and be able to work cross functionally with plant staff and management.For success in the role you must be a team player, hands on, with an ability to be flexible as part of a fast-moving focused organization. The ability to take ownership of a situation and act autonomously is crucial and meet production deadlines.If you are currently experienced in production manufacturing as a Supervisor seeking the next stage in your career development then this could be just the role with superb prospects.Apply online for immediate consideration.