Manufacturing Operations Manager

Our client is a market leading manufacturing business with a multi-million pound turnover and impressive investment plans for their site close to the Wolverhampton area. With plans for the introduction of further automation and new machinery, this is an exciting opportunity to join this company. The Operations Manager vacancy is a senior level appointment, in which you will assume responsibility for site-wide Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics operations close to the Wolverhampton area.

Applicants are invited from a wide range of manufacturing backgrounds. Experience of working within a JIT and fast-paced manufacturing environment is a pre-requisite. Experience or an understanding of fabrication/welding or CNC operations/processes would also be preferable. You will be an accomplished leader of operational teams, well experienced in VFL, Gemba walks, and leadership in action, in which Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement, and lean manufacturing techniques are at the heart of what you do.

What's in it for you as Manufacturing Operations Manager:

1. Basic salary £75/85K, plus bonus, company car allowance, private healthcare, competitive pension, life assurance, flexible and enhanced holiday scheme, and additional benefits.
2. Personal and career development opportunities.
3. The opportunity to join a leading manufacturing group with a leading product market share and long-standing reputation for Manufacturing excellence.
4. The product lines manufactured offer market growth opportunities and job security in an ever-growing market sector.

Key responsibilities within Manufacturing Operations Manager position:

1. The strategic development of manufacturing operations across a number of manufacturing lines throughout the facility, taking the site through to World Class.
2. The development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, VSM, TPM, etc., across manufacturing operations.
3. People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of managers to effectively problem solve and develop their careers.
4. Exponential experience of utilising data to effectively execute improvements in achieving improved OEE and OTIF across site operations.
5. You will be required to demonstrate an ability to introduce process/procedures across our clients' manufacturing lines, which enhance manufacturing output and support the delivery of EBITDA objectives over the next 3 years to allow for significant company growth.
6. The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading the development of an agile, positive, ambitious manufacturing, engineering, planning, and logistic functions, in which you will have the skills, resources, and capability to become a key enabler of growth, developing, and improving business performance over the next 3 years.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous experience within a senior level position, e.g. Operations Manager, Operations Director, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Factory Manager, General Manager etc.
2. Leadership and people management skills with the ability to build, motivate, develop, and improve teams.
3. Experience of taking manufacturing operations to World Class / Operational Excellence.
4. Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, implementing continuous improvement tools and techniques, and problem-solving techniques.
5. A strong Financial acumen, accustomed to setting and managing P & L, EBITDA, budgets, and capex requirements.
6. A seasoned manufacturing professional who understands the journey to WCM or Operational Excellence, who can work closely with key members of production and maintenance teams pushing where required, being robust with colleagues where necessary, leading from the front, but being prepared to be involved in the day-to-day activities of the shop floor if this is necessary to achieve enhanced results.
7. IOSH or Nebosh qualified in Health and Safety.
8. Ideally degree qualified or commensurate experience.

If of interest, PLEASE APPLY NOW.