Heading up a multi-disciplined Operational team you will be responsible for championing the lean principles throughout the business and professionalising the manufacturing operation. You will take responsibility for Supply Chain, Production, Quality and Safety.
Reporting to the MD, you will be responsible for:
* Take responsibility for the full end to end Operations management
* Be responsible for OTIF to customer, continuous improvement, efficiency improvements and the day to day operational management
* Manage and develop the team by setting and sustaining KPIs and SOPs across the business
* Implement and sustain a culture change programme with a practical CI focus
* Empower, develop and coach people in order to create a high performing team
* Place quality as paramount from a KPI point of view
Currently in an Operations professional, you will be experienced in working in a fast paced, short lead time manufacturing environment. You will be experienced in working in a high-volume manufacturer with a high level of variables/product mix. You will be people focussed and will facilitate change in a people led way. You will have experience of improving production processes, you will be improvement driven and with a strong coaching and leadership style. Analytical, engaging, proactive and driven will all be part of your behavioural profile. It is important that you are a hands-on leader, one who leads by example and operates in a collaborative way. Food manufacturing would be a distinct advantage but is in no way essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer in order to progress their career. This role offers immediate challenge as well as the opportunity to be involved, and lead, group wide projects. Offering an attractive starting salary of between £60,000 and £70,000 alongside an excellent benefits package
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year