Operations Manager

64 Days Old

My client is a well-established and specialist manufacturer based in between York and Hull.

The are now seeking a skilled and experienced Operations Manager to join their trusted, reputable and successful business.

THE ROLE:
Your role as an Operations Manager will be to:
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.
Oversee and manage the day-to-day planning, prioritisation, control and allocation of work within the factory.
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 were 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.
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
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.

Working hours are Monday to Friday with flexibility when required.

THE CANDIDATE:
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.
Experience of managing a large number of tasks and projects at the same time
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
Active listening skills

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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Location:
Hull
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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