Operations Manager – Manufacturing

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Full time
Location: Newbury
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Job offered by: Zenoot Ltd
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Category:
Recruiter:

Michael Page Location:

Newbury Salary:

£60,000 to £70,000 + bonus & benefits Application date:

8th Jul 2024

About Our Client Our client is a renowned global manufacturer producing a range of products, including electronics, medical devices, and packaging, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. Known for their practice of promoting from within, this is a rare opportunity to join their leadership team! Job Description •

Promote and ensure a safe work environment and practices. •

Implement policies for order review and capacity planning to meet lead time and delivery targets. •

Achieve site objectives for Operational Excellence and Quality Control. •

Ensure timely, cost-efficient, and high-quality production activities. •

Provide the shop floor with necessary manpower, skills, knowledge, machinery, and tools to meet production targets. •

Foster right-first-time behaviours. •

Continuously improve production processes using Lean tools and techniques. •

Support process optimisation projects focused on output, productivity, quality, and methods. •

Maintain processes and procedures within the Quality Management System according to relevant standards (ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001). •

Organise, plan, and coordinate all production inventory management activities. •

Ensure efficient and effective operation of manufacturing and inventory systems/processes. •

Support the site’s employee engagement and communication program. •

Conduct recruitment and employment in compliance with company procedures and current employment laws. •

Set goals and objectives for yourself and your team to enhance job performance. •

Develop and monitor performance standards; conduct annual appraisals. •

Identify training needs; implement, monitor, and review training and development plans. •

Address staff discipline or grievance issues, maintaining proper records as per company procedures. •

Source appropriate training and promote upskilling within the department. •

Implement, monitor, and manage KPIs for the department in line with company goals and strategy. •

Apply Kaizen/Lean tools to reduce inventory, increase throughput, and minimize costs. •

Manage change to align with current business requirements. •

Integrate ERP system and Material Master adherence into daily processes. •

Develop a high-performance workforce by upholding company standards. The Successful Applicant •

Bachelor’s Degree level qualification in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operation Research,



APICS CPIM or equivalent would be a plus •

Lean Philosophy conversant (Green belt minimum preferred) •

Strong mentorship/ training/ succession planning capabilities •

Experience of volume Assembly (preferred) •

Experience with MRP / ERP Systems (SAP Preferred) •

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and BI software (Excel, Power BI, Qlik preferably) •

Leadership skill: communicate the vision in a way that generates excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment •

Build productive relationships with colleagues both internally and externally. •

Strategic planning and execution; good understanding of continuous improvement. What’s on Offer •

Salary £60,000-£70,000 + Bonus 10% •

Car Benefit (Allowance or Lease) •

Flexible Start & End Times •

8% Company Pension Match •

Discounted Gym membership with Local Gym •

Health, Dental, Life Insurance x3, etc. •

Other Benefits

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