Operations Manager

An experienced Operations Manager is required with responsibility for the overall management of a bespoke manufacturing unit.

* Dealing with low batch volume, high variety and complex manufacturing and for ensuring overall efficiency of the department, whilst meeting On Time Delivery performance targets.

* Plan and scheduling capacity to meet demand; Interface with sales function; Utilisation of manpower; machines; Sub contractor expediting; Communications - visuals KPI, graphs etc;
 

* Manufacturing strategies, manage and evaluate machine resources to ensure maximum productivity and minimal downtime along with longer term growth strategy identification.

* Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity.

* Engineering solutions, continuous Improvement methods on existing practices; Scrap reviews; Technical Solutions. - Engineering Deployment; ensuring efficient integration with manufacturing whilst ensuring efficient task flow management.

* Long term resource planning: Man power; Capex; Layouts.

* Strive to reduce expenditure and increase productivity across all product lines
 

* Team leadership, motivation and engagement: Performance management; Salary reviews; Communications; Appraisals; Staff development; team building.

* Ensure teams are facilitated collaboratively to continuously improve our processes

* Stock control: Managing and control of high value inventory of raw materials and finished goods and consumables.

* Equipment maintenance: Liaising with maintenance team
 

* Financial controls: Budget setting and control; Forecasts; Monthly review.