We are looking for an Operations Manager with a difference to join our successful, growing manufacturing operation.
We are a close-knit team and are continuing to streamline our processes and become even more successful. As such, we need a driven, versatile Production Operations Manager who can be both hands-on and strategic and happy to work at all levels to provide the level of outstanding quality and service for which we are known.
As Operations Manager you will help shape and structure the operational side of the business moving forward. This will include management of Purchasing, Manufacturing / Shop Floor and Quality Assurance through to dispatch and shipping operations.
You will have a passion for identifying new ideas and a keen eye for aligning capacity, lead times and output to meet growing market demand as well as exciting growth targets. You will also be a natural leader with the ability to coordinate workflow between departments, monitoring and improving processes as required, ensuring on-time delivery, exceptional quality levels and customer service coupled with the mind-set and aptitude to deliver transformational change.
As Operations Manager your remit will include:
*Overseeing the smooth running of manufacturing operations in-house
*Strategically planning both from a resource and capacity planning perspective
*Liaison both externally with customers and internally to meet and exceed customer requirements in terms of Quality, Cost & Delivery.
*Responsibility for producing and successfully delivering manufacturing, purchasing and inventory plans
*Driving continuous improvement in both our processes and quality
*Identifying any additional resources required whether staffing, additional facilities, plant/ equipment through to IT hardware and software
*Supply Chain management spanning supplier development, optimisation of the MRP system/modules and ensuring the on-time delivery of materials and components into production
*Ensuring that the quality of products meets and exceeds our strict quality standards
*Ensuring our products meet technical specifications
*And assisting with any other elements of the day to day running of the production workshop, working as part of our team environment
To succeed in this role you will need to have:
*HNC/D+ qualified in Engineering with proven production and operations management experience.
*A background working on electro-mechanical assembled products.
*The ability to lead from the front and have a strong shop floor presence.
*The ability to build, mentor and drive forward improvements across manufacturing & supply chain operations.