Factory Operations Manager

Description:

Factory Operations Manager role in Leeds focussing on the production, logistics, maintenance and HSEQ - looking for someone with a strong data driven mindset and a collaborative leadership approach.

Client Details

I'm currently working in partnership with a highly successful Leeds based manufacturer who supply a large range of products to a stable and growing customer base.

This leading UK business has experienced impressive growth in recent years and are looking for a Production Operations Manager / Factory Manager to maximise productivity, minimise cost and maintain quality through effective management of their manufacturing teams.

Description

The Factory Operations Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of production, logistics, maintenance and HSEQ across the site, and will have a huge impact on the strategic direction of the business.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing strong, visible leadership across all site functions
Creating a culture of safety, accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
Ensuring clear communication of goals, KPIs, and business priorities across the site
Modelling a 'safety first' culture, ensuring operational procedures, equipment and processes allow for a safe working environment for all employees
Driving continuous improvement activities and working alongside the MD to review strategic developments for the business's long-term success
Working closely with the SHEQ team to ensure effective quality assurance systems are embedded, maintained, and continuously improved
Leading the planning and execution of daily production, logistics & maintenance activities to achieve output targets, service levels, and cost objectivesProfile

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background in a fast-paced product base, and a proven ability in leading and developing teams. You will also possess:

A demonstrable background in manufacturing and leadership
Strong H&S mindset and proven ability to balance HSEQ with output
Good communication skills at all levels of the business
A continuous improvement mindset - lean/TPM background preferred
A determination to succeed and improve
Demonstrable ability to lead and manage change in an organisation Job Offer

£60-75k
Performance related bonuses
Wider benefits package including salary sacrifice pension, private healthcare and long service reward schemes

If you're interested in taking the next step in your career, get in touch today