Operations Manager
You will be key in big decision making for the business from an Operational standpoint.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Metal based Manufactured products & a strong track record of success in implementing and driving change and best practice on an active shopfloor.
Role: Operations ManagerSalary: up to £55,000 per annum + benefits
Location: Derbyshire (commutable from Derby, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Sheffield)
The key responsibilities for the Operations Manager will be:-- To lead and develop the management team in order to achieve an engaged and performance focused workforce whilst maintaining a positive environment.
- To identify and develop talent across the teams ensuring succession plans are in place for key roles.
- Drive the manufacturing efficiency with shop flow cycle time management. controlling tack times to deliver KPIs.
- Implement lean manufacturing methods from the yard – Kanban cells, efficient workflow, 6S manufacturing control.
- Daily operation management control using the SQCDP review and implement improvement plans.
- Continuous improvement champion leading site wide improvement strategy.
- Implement best practices to reduce accidents , improve manual handling methods
- Work with quality control methods using 6 sigma methodology.
- Be the site champion of productivity improvements such as energy cost reduction, variable material cost reduction.
- Operations planning and managing day today scheduling, long term planning and capacity planning. Continuously monitor variance and improve schedule adherence
- Strong operational background with a proven track record of success – ideal in heavier manufacturing processes. (Pressings, Castings, Fabrication, Welding)
- Manufacturing engineering knowledge in work procedures, standard operational procedure (SOPs).
- Quality controls and quality system knowledge
- Manufacturing operations systems and process such as SQCDP, strategic implementation of PDPM.
- Lean manufacturing experience, ability to analyse process tack times, bottle necks, waste elimination and efficiency improvements.
- Excellent analytical ability in planning projects and designing and managing KPIs.
- Experience of managing change and improving organisational culture.
- A proven leader with the ability to set an example for the team by displaying skills of delegation, motivation, self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Relevant professional qualifications, such as IOSH.
- Proven commitment to a culture of engagement and empowerment.
- Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office
This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in a well established business and work within a structured framework whilst being granted the autonomy to make change and challenge the status quo. In return there will be a good salary, being part of a bigger business & the opportunity to continue to grow & progress.
Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation technical-network.co.uk
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