Details:
- Salary: £90,000 - 110,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: BA14 Trowbridge Wiltshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Following a sustain period of growth and the award of new long-term contracts, a manufacturer of complex engineered components has a new vacancy for an Operations Manager. A key leadership role, you will responsible for ensuring production targets are consistently achieved while fostering a high-performance culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business. The successful candidate will bring proven experience within a fast-paced precision engineering environment, together with a strong track record of improving operational processes, developing employees, and increasing overall efficiency and productivity.
The Role
Lead site production operations to meet company targets & improve efficiency.
Instil a positive culture with a right first-time attitude.
Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement lean manufacturing practices.
Manage budgets, KPIs, and operational targets to meet delivery and quality goals.
Establish clear expectations and conduct regular reviews/team meetings providing feedback to the operations team.
Develop and execute processes to meet company goals, focusing on quality, safety, and performance metrics.
Optimise planning and lead times while ensuring readiness to support demand.
The Person
Proven experience in a Production or Operational leadership position in a complex fast paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent leadership and influencing skills, able to motivate and coach teams.
Commercially astute, supporting the business in the achievement of its growth and financial targets.
Ability to manage complex projects, troubleshoot problems, and meet tight deadlines.
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies