Are you a Manufacturing Operations Director actively seeking a new, challenging role?

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a highly successful manufacturing organisation, who specialise in bespoke, metalwork products. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ‘hands-on’ and experienced Operations Manager to join their site in Kidderminster.

This is a full time, permanent position where you will be expected onsite daily. Salary on offer is up to £65K dependant on experience, plus car allowance and excellent company benefits.

The Operations Manager will line manage our team of managers within Section Rolling Production, Fabrication Production, SHEQ and Facilities, Warehouse and Logistics and Maintenance Teams.

To be considered you must have proven experience in a senior management position within a manufacturing environment with strong skills in developing strategic business plans and financial acumen particularly in P&L/Budget management and forecasting.

Operations Manager main duties:

• Implement and assist with strategies, innovation projects and KPI’s including stock loss, cost reduction, planning and projection of production output.
• Line management of six direct reports and several departments: SHEQ & Facilities (including Maintenance), Section Rolling Production, Fabrication Production, Tool Room, Warehouse and Logistics.
• Ensure standards (including ISO and CE) and LEAN management processes are reviewed and maintained.
• Work to KPI’s to optimise efficiencies and manage production costs.
• Provide training, structure and development within departments to assist with the objective of attracting and retaining top talent.
• Maintain all facilities and refurbishments of the Group Offices and Production Departments.
• Develop effective processes and procedures to meet corporate objectives and targets for future growth including stock loss and cost reductions.
• Support the management team with implementation of Processes, Policies, including Quality Environmental and Safety through risk assessments, root cause analysis, training and projects.
• Implement and maintain an Operations strategy with the support of the Managers, setting targets to work towards the overarching company objectives. 
• Provide strong leadership skills across the group, ensuring a collaborative and proactive culture is established and driven across all areas of Operations to increase efficiencies and reduce waste.
• Establish and improve operational systems, processes, lines, equipment and procedures across all areas of the Warehouse and Production facilities to improve efficiencies, improve communication and eliminate waste.
• Work in collaboration with the Financial Controllers to develop effective Production cost reporting and identify trends.
• Lead and assist managers in establishing and managing departmental budgets, whilst implementing effective plans for growth and development across the group including LEAN management.
• Develop and maintain a training programme for new operatives into the business, to attract and retain top talent, whilst supporting the Human Resources & Payroll Manager with providing effective training and development of team members.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our supply chain, ensuring our supply partners are delivering to the expected requirements in terms of time and quality.
• Maintain site facilities, equipment and security to ensure productivity levels are maintained and downtime is reduced to a minimum.
• Prioritise workload, and material flow and deliver against productivity levels, whilst maintaining quality and safety standards including ISO accreditation.
• Complete the implementation of new profiles, including documentation, parameters, financials and full testing.

Operations Manager required skills and experience:

• Sustained experience (5 years plus) in a production company.
• Relevant qualification or Degree in Engineering / Science / Technology would be preferred.
• Experience in steel or metal including Fabrication / Section Rolling preferred.
• Strong communicator at all levels who can influence change while improving team moral, business systems and performance.
• Strong people management skills (5 years plus in a management role) and experience of developing direct reports with a “hands on” mentality
• Understanding and knowledge of health and safety legislation including ISO14001, ISO9001 and ISO45001. 
• Comprehensive knowledge and proven experience of lean manufacturing practices and modern manufacturing systems.
• Proven experience of operational management, in a fast-paced, people facing and multi-product manufacturing environment.
• Experience of driving and encouraging positive changes across areas of the business to achieve corporate objectives.
• IOSH / NEBOSH qualification and experience in a QHSE role within manufacturing.

If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply or contact GMP Recruitment directly.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.