Operations Manager

The principal focus of the role will be managing the large scale production and operations function. The position will be responsible for managing the Health & Safety standards and driving through Safety standards/culture and behavioural change. Responsibility will include line management of Production staff as well as maintaining sound employee relations.

The role will involve regular liaison with the Technical & Quality functions to ensure that the necessary high standards of quality are met and exceed customer expectations, and all accreditation standards.

Full site manufacturing operations leadership including:

• Ownership of All production output activities
• Ensure daily workflow will achieve production schedules and dispatch deadlines.
• Lead continuous improvement activities in operations to deliver improvements in productivity, reduction in waste, and quality
• Ensure the skills development of all operational employees to ensure they possess the correct skill levels to perform in the role and meet the targets of the business.
• Ensure shop floor data information is completed, on time, and accurate.
• Manage production staff holidays and shift cover and all operations
• Hold daily team meetings and ensure good employee communication, training, safety, and absence management, ensuring compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Deliver objectives as set by the Managing Director to support business growth.
• Work with the QA & Technical function to ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained, initiating corrective actions where required
• Responsibility for the Environmental Agency, packaging waste, and CCA reporting.
• Liaise with the sales team on new business opportunities and product development