Manufactring Operations Manager

Our client is an industry leading, pan European manufacturing business with a multimillion-pound turnover and impressive growth plans, supported with large scale capex investment at one of their key manufacturing facilities close to the Bedford area were the position will be based.

With plans for further investment at the factory, they are seeking an experienced plant / factory / operations manufacturing manager to drive their business forward, taking manufacturing operations to the next level from Good to World Class, in all areas; Health and Safety, Production, maintenance, quality and overall efficiency. Reporting to the Group Operations Director, this presents an outstanding opportunity for a high calibre Manufacturing management professional to transfer knowledge and experience from other, or similar industries.

WHAT’S ON OFFER
• Career Progression and accredited training program
• Salary up to circa £85k per annum, plus circa £8k car allowance, very competitive bonus and double digit pension, private healthcare etc.
• The ability to join a leading UK and International manufacturing business committed to working towards World Class Manufacturing systems and processes
• The opportunity to work within a manufacturing facility that is due major capex investment, thus securing the future of the site and making it a flagship facility in their portfolio and wider industry

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The leadership of 5 direct and up to 70 indirect reports, across an automated manufacturing / production environment
• The development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, 6 sigma, VSM, SMED, TPM, OEE etc, across manufacturing operations
• People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of your team to effectively problem solve and develop their careers
• Implementation and management of health and safety standards

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Previous experience within a senior production/ manufacturing leadership position, e.g. Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Operations Director etc Previous experience of being involved in significant £multi million capital projects and an understanding of the challenges that can pose on line balancing and manufacturing line start ups Demonstrable experience of managing Health and Safety within manufacturing environments, ideally supported with IOSH or Nebosh qualification – although training can be provided Leadership and people management skills with the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams. Resilient & energetic with good influencing & communication skills – credible at all levels from shop floor to Exec The ability to lead production activities, KPI metrics, analysing results to recommend & implement required improvements in performance

If of interest, please apply now!