Manufacturing Operations Manager - Duval Associates Ltd : Job Details

Manufacturing Operations Manager - What do we need? Pace, energy, leadership, gravitas, communication skills and someone dynamic from the operations / production side of a manufacturing / fabrication SME with excellent leadership of teams 70-150+ - This NOT corporate, not structured but very efficiency related, improvements and a more from less environment - Super established fast paced Derbyshire SME - looking for a new dynamic Ops leader(Min requirement bar the obvious? An understanding of manufacturing / fabrication with knowledge and experience of managing full manufacturing site and production including man management)Award-winning manufacturing SME with great values - Burton-on-Trent

Negotiable Salary up to £75,000 (depending on synergy and experience) plus bonus, great working hours, benefits and more.Mega opportunity to come in improve efficiency and provide leadership - 3-5 direct reports - established team of operations / production team of 70+ in a business with a turnover of 60mil or more.We’re looking for someone who can save time and money by streamlining processes in manufacturing including batch, manual and automation with lean manufacturing knowledge and a focus on efficiency!Metal - Welding - Fabrication - Building Products - Heavyside ManufacturingMore information available, speak to Chloe @ Duval

We’re looking for someone who can save time and money by streamlining processes in manufacturing including batch, manual and automation with lean manufacturing knowledge and a focus on efficiency!Metal - Welding - Fabrication - Building Products - Heavyside ManufacturingMore information available, speak to Chloe @ Duval

This cracker of an opportunity would be great for a dynamic Ops Manager with a manufacturing background and a passion for process improvement and efficiency. This Midlands based SME have recently made investments in automated manufacturing and are looking for someone who can come in to improve outputs, streamline processes and create a super-efficient manufacturing environment. Experience of manufacturing and production of metal / steel and any fabrication / welding experience would be a big plus for this role!

Chloe @ Duval is recruiting, get in touch!

The successful candidate will be responsible for running an efficient and effective production unit, manufacturing high quality products in a safe manner to deliver the required levels of operational performance, whilst driving quality standards. More below…

The Role Objectives:

• To control all aspects of Operations, including manufacturing, quality, yard, maintenance and production planning functions.
• Take ultimate responsibility for the quality of products and service, in line with expected and agreed standards.
• Identify and implement appropriate manufacturing techniques (such as 5S, TPM, and other lean manufacturing practices) for improving productivity, quality, safety and costs.
• Ensure the timely and efficient implementation of product innovations as agreed with R&D Department
• Ensure process procedures are in place and current for all operational processes in conformance with ISO, CE, Eurocodes and BBA standards.
• Manage team performance through appraisals, PDP's, training etc. in line with Company policy and procedures.
• Exemplary management of Health & Safety, ensuring that all employees work with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and comply with the Company’s safety policy.
• Drive the continuous improvement activities taking place and develop standard operating procedures to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
• To ensure internal and external customer relations are maintained through effective communication.

We’re looking for:

• A degree, or equivalent in a relevant Engineering / Manufacturing subject
• Significant experience in a senior management role, ideally within a metal fabrication / heavyside manufacturing environment
• Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in operating at a strategic level
• Highly customer focused approach
• Outstanding people management and development abilities with fantastic interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience of making improvements within a manufacturing business
• An independently minded, decisive, problem solver!

Top Role! Speak to Chloe at Duval for all the info!