Operations Manager - Futures Recruitment : Job Details

Our client is a cuccessful SME manufacturing business with a healthy order book. They are looking to employ an experienced Operations Manager to help them meet their current and future challenges. The role will involve a high level of engagement with staff and stakeholders and needs an individual with experience of changing hearts and minds and rolling out practical manufacturing philosophy with a good vision for what the business should look like and how it should operate for the future. It is important that you're really hands-on in your approach and enjoy a practical 'get stuck in' type of role where you're leading from the front.Operations Manager - Duties and Responsibilities - Manufacturing, Production, Engineering- Lead, motivate and develop the teams within production to ensure they operate effectively and efficiently and that individuals achieve their potential.- Be accountable for all aspects of the site's production performance, ensuring all products are manufactured to right first-time standards and meet customer demand.- Proactively collaborate with the supply chain team to support the on boarding of new suppliers and developing new partnerships.- Monitor performance through KPIs and assist in setting financial and budget targets. Provide guidance and leadership if performance needs to be corrected.- Lead all teams to deliver the strategic plan and business goals, creating a professional and positive working environment and culture.- Be responsible for ensuring that the business meets all of its statutory regulatory responsibility. Taking immediate action if an area is identified with a possible non-conformance issue.- Take a lead on product quality improvement, implementing standards which comply with the standards in place and reducing returns as a percentage of products sold.- Drive cost improvements across of operations teams, instilling an efficient mind set and approach.- Monitor and approve capital spend when required.Operations Manager - Skills and Abilities - Manufacturing, Production, Engineering- Self-driven and results orientated. Meets and exceeds targets.- Committed and dedicated as well as being adaptable and flexible.- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.- Good understanding of the Manufacturing.- Excellent communication skills, using the correct medium for both message and audience, at all levels in the business.- Proven track record at senior level in a growing and changing SME business environment.Operations Manager, Manufacturing, Production, EngineeringIf this could suit you, please do apply now!