Operations Manager

Position: OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Salary £60,000 – £66,000plus excellent package

We are working in unison with a multi-billion pound Engineering & Manufacturing organisation who operate globally.

With strong growth plans for 2014 we are looking to recruit an OPERATIONS MANAGER who can drive the entire manufacturing facility / team forward.

The Operations Manager to lead a cross functional team in the delivery of all orders received through to customer hand-over.

Overseeing the effective and efficient planning of the entire manufacture process, helping to achieve business performance targets and customer delivery expectations.

In order to be considered, you must have a “Can-Do” attitude; possess strong people management skills including the ability to influence and direct performance.

You will also have a strong proven history of operations management within a fast moving manufacturing environment, with good experience in lean manufacturing, 5s and continuous improvement.

We have a specific requirement for an individual who has learnt lean manufacturing skills such as Kaizen or Six Sigma through work based implementation.

Desired Skills and Experience:

•Degree educated, preferably within an engineering discipline

•A successful track record as an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager or similar, within a fast moving, high volume environment, applicants are welcomed from processes such as FMCG or Automotive Manufacturing.

•Have a clear understanding and a proven record of Lean manufacturing principles

•A clear and quantifiable record in implementing and delivering improvement activity
•The capability to work decisively and autonomously with an ability to drive change and influence at all levels.

•You will be a natural problem solver with exceptional analytical skills and a hands on people management style

In detail you will:
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Plan, organise and direct the Manufacturing Process of the Business.

•Chair regular/weekly Production meetings ensuring project plans are on target or instigate recovery plans if schedule slippage is identified.

•Manage Fabrication, Technical Assembly and Site Services Departments ensuring work is completed within budget and project requirements.

•Manage Logistics to ensure product delivery to customer’s site within timeframe and budget.

•Manage Materials Control to ensure internal supply chain deliverables are on time every time.

•Provide pre order Labour forecasts for the Production Team for non standard sales enquiries ensuring Labour budgets are relevant and achievable from a timeline and a budget perspective.

•Carry out on going reviews of the Production Team’s working methods ensuring most cost effective methods of production are utilized through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous improvements.

•Support Business R & D projects offering technical and commercial advice as well as resources to assist in specific developments when required.

•As a member of the Senior Management Team, report performance, contribute to the identification, formulation and execution of strategic objectives for the Business.

This really is a fantastic opportunity to be part of leading international business.