Operations Manager (Manufacturing) – Lancaster

Nicholson Hird Ltd is exclusively representing a long-established Lancaster based SME manufacturer

They seek to recruit a dynamic and engaging Operations Manager to oversee and improve SQDCP performance in a technically complex manufacturing facility, with a focus on the development of operational excellence and ongoing training and advancement of the production, engineering and technical teams.

As part of a close knit SLT, this role will also mean full accountability for delivering on manufacturing performance, quality and customer satisfaction in manufactured products.

Key skills

* Solid level of factory based manufacturing experience, ideally bespoke ‘make to order’ batch manufacturing setting with some technical complexity

* Experienced in a manufacturing operations management role in a small to medium sized industrial company setting

* Experience in implementing and sustaining manufacturing KPIs and SOPs

* Experience in the implementation of a range of Lean and CI tools and driving a positive and sustainable change culture

* Experience of planning systems – ERP

* Knowledge of quality management systems – ISO9001

* A ‘safety first’ mentality

* Working knowledge of operational costs and budgets

* Able to demonstrate success in a manufacturing operations leadership role through quantifiable achievements around both sustained positive culture change, Lean methodology and continuous improvement

We seek a charismatic and inspiring Operations leader, experienced in coaching, developing and motivating a team and truly committed to the wellbeing of both their colleagues and their customers

Innovative, positive and tenacious, with high levels of honesty and integrity, we seek a root cause problem solver, who will promote an inclusive and encouraging ‘hands on’ leadership style, instilling discipline, enthusiasm and consistency into the workforce.

This is a great opportunity to join a bespoke manufacturing business as they grow, offering chance to add real value to both people and processes. The successful applicant will enjoy the opportunity to progress, with potential equity opportunities in future