Operations Manager / Operations Lead

Operations Manager / Operations Lead

Cannock, Staffordshire

To £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Role Profile

The Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Production, Supply Chain and Maintenance teams. You will ensure that all Production KPI's are met, driving continuous improvement in Production, Supply Chain, Waste efficiency and Health & Safety.

Key responsibilities:

Production & Engineering

Drive through company EH&S strategy, ensuring full Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Warehouse compliance

Overseeing all the operational activities of the plant

Continuously improving the quality of products to meet the set standards and customers' requirements

Managing the performance of the team while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations

Controlling expenditure and managing capital requirements within a set budgets

Preparing production and performance reports for senior management

Building effective professional working relationships with all stakeholders, including suppliers and customers

Developing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance program for the plant

Maintaining inventory levels and controlling the flow of product

Work with the Maintenance Manager to identify preventative maintenance that will reduce lost time. This will be achieved by leading the site Asset maintenance and replacement strategy. Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining company quality standards using LEAN tools and continuous improvement

Develop the automation strategy, in terms of equipment and paperless operations - Introduce, train and be the champion of Lean, 6 Sigma and 5 S initiatives for the Production operation.

Supply Chain

Ensuring the business operates a progressive supply chain with strong supplier relationships

Develop and implement metrics that will help us become a truly customer focused organisation.

Work with the purchaser to deliver a value for money purchasing strategy that meets operational requirements.

Develop the automation strategy, in terms of equipment and paperless operations - Introduce, train and be the champion o...