A great opportunity has arisen for a motivated, health and safety minded Operations Manager to join a great manufacturing company and put their own spin on this new position.

Job Description:

• Ensure delivery dates agreed are always met.
• Ensure production capacity matches demand, in the short and long term, through control of overtime, manning levels, shift working, capital investment where justified or improvement in efficiencies.
• Recommend/implement method improvements and capital purchases as necessary
• Liaise with purchasing to ensure maintenance of adequate stock levels and avoid stockout/production stoppages
• Fully understand the roles of, direct, lead, support and where necessary temporarily stand in for in particular immediate subordinates.
• In conjunction with the Company's production planner, site supervisors and ERP system, continually review and oversee capacity planning across all activity centres to enable accurate prediction and quotation of delivery lead times. Similarly, oversee and manage the day to day planning, prioritisation, control and allocation of work within the factory.
• Recruit, motivate and lead all factory employees
• Ensure compliance with current employment legislation
• Recommend/agree and continually review remuneration levels and skillsets for factory employees.
• Monitor and continually update disciplinary procedures in line with relevant legislation and best practice. Be responsible for implementing disciplinary actions as and when necessary, including if necessary dismissal of staff.
• Ensure the safest possible working practices and environment are maintained
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Ensure appropriate and necessary training is provided for employees including induction, Company rules/procedures, health and safety and job specific skills.
• Carry out regular performance appraisals, retraining and reskilling as appropriate to the Company's needs
• Take responsibility for quality control.
• Continually improve, update and maintain standard working procedures, method statements and QA practices
• Set and maintain productivity standards and targets
• Continuously improve factory efficiencies through better working methods, layouts, organisation, systems etc
• Maintain and manage operation of any bonus schemes in force from time to time
• Carry out specific projects as and when required.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• A proven track record of running manufacturing operations and supporting growth objectives
• An engaging demeanour, capable of leading and creating "buy in".
• Always seeking to improve practice and identify process improvements, with ability to communicate the issues and instruct colleagues on change implementation
• Ability and experience to lead, coach, inspire, support and motivate all members of the team.
• Capable of and accustomed to multi-tasking
• A strong strategic mindset
• Proven and passionate leader
• Strong understanding of HR principles/practices/employment law
• Strong H&S experience and training (NEBOSH a significant advantage)
• Effective communication skills