Operations Manager – Site Operations Manager

Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a team of c.80 across the full site operation. This role will drive continuous improvement across the site and shape the future performance of this growing manufacturing business.

Client Details

My client is a well–established and highly respected manufacturing business supplying critical metal products and services to customers across a diverse range of industrial sectors. With a reputation for quality, operational excellence and continuous investment, they are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in driving operational performance, process efficiency and future growth across their Sheffield site.

Description

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the overall operational performance of the site. Reporting directly into the Group Operations Director, you will lead multiple functions across the operation, ensuring safe, efficient and customer–focused delivery while supporting strategic business objectives and ongoing business growth.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading a team of 80 skilled Operators across several departments including Goods In, Machining, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, H&S and DespatchCreating and embedding a range of KPIs to improve operational performanceImplementing visual management tools and KPI tracking systemsDriving operational excellence and continuous improvement activitiesDeveloping capacity planning, scheduling and performance management processes.Identifying and delivering process improvement and capital investment opportunities.Leading and developing operational staff to foster a collaborative, high performing working environmentEnsuring operational performance supports commercial objectives, revenue targets and cost controlProducing regular performance reports and providing insight into operational activities and improvementsProfile

I am keen to speak with experienced Operational leaders who can demonstrate:

Proven success in a senior Operations Management role within a medium to heavy engineering environmentExperience leading multi–disciplinary teams from order receipt through to customer deliveryA strong track record of delivering operational KPIs and driving measurable business improvementsExpertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or broader Continuous Improvement methodologiesExcellent leadership, people management and coaching skillsStrong planning, organisational and communication abilitiesA hands–on approach and can–do attitudeSound knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance requirementsExperience using ERP/MRP systems to drive operational performanceA strong data driven mindset and a passion for continuous improvementExperience in the metals, aerospace or oil & gas industries would be advantageous (but is not essential) Job Offer

80 – 85k base salary.Annual profit related bonus scheme paying up to 15%.Enhanced 5% pension scheme.Life assurance, private healthcare and moreOpportunity to make a significant impact within a successful and growing organisation.

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