Manufacturing Operations Manager
Exciting Opportunity to Join a Global Manufacturing Leader as Manufacturing Operations Manager in Wigan
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic individual to join our client, a global Manufacturing leader (c.$1bn Group Revenue) to lead nand manag the full end-to-end manufacturing operation for their site near Wigan.
As the Manufacturing Operations Manager for our client's Manufacturing Site near Wigan, you'll be reporting into a Group Operations Director and responsible for leading the full end-to-end operation of a fast-paced Continious Process 24*5 Site.
You'll have 3 direct reports (Engineering Manager, Production Manager & Warehouse Manager) with c.70 indirect reports and an Ops Budget of circa £6m.
Key Responsibilities of Manufacturing Operations Manager:
Site Strategy & Leadership
As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans that align production processes with business objectives to increase yield, profitability and throughput, identifying & leading Continuous Improvement Activities on-site to reduce waste & inefficiency.
Decrease Downtime
Minimising downtime is key to maintaining efficient factory performance. As the Site Operations Manager, you'll work closely with the maintenance and production teams to identify and eliminate downtime issues. You'll implement preventative maintenance strategies to ensure equipment is always running at optimal capacity.
Manufacturing Management & Operational Excellence
Managing day-to-day activities associated with running large-scale plants comes naturally when one has experience managing staff from different departments effectively. As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you'll lead and manage the production team to ensure that all operations are performed safely, efficiently, and effectively.You'll also be responsible for implementing operational excellence initiatives like LEAN, 5S, SMED, KAIZEN, and SIX SIGMA programs to drive continuous improvement.
Health & Safety As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you'll ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to, and you'll implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Qualifications / Skills Required for Manufacturing Operations Manager:
- Qualified by Experience OR HNC / HND / C&G / Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
- Extensive knowledge and experience of Site / Production / Manufacturing / Operations Management within a continuous production / manufacture process environment (Food, Drink, Heavy Process, Paper Mills etc)
- Holds NEBOSH Certificates (or similar)
- Knowledgeable about HSE regulations - Experience implementing approved policies/procedures related thereunto desirable
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve their goals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Results-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving targets
For the successful Manufacturing Operations Manager, a salary of up to £80,000 + Car + Package is on offer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Global Manufacturing Leader and develop your career within a highly reputable company. Apply today and take the first step towards a bright future.
To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales