Operations Manager (12-month FTC)

Location: Truro

Salary: £45k-£65k

Operations Manager (12-month FTC) - Job Role:

• Ensure accurate, timely servicing of orders from end to end - order acceptance to delivery.
• Monitor production performance, ensuring that quality targets are set and met.
• Set and maintain standards and procedures relating to Environment, Health and Safety and ensure compliance.
• Ensure production plans meet demand requirements.
• Control material supply and stock levels to ensure production is maintained, and stock value is maintained at an optimal level.
• Oversee purchasing to ensure timely and adequate supply of materials at best cost and quality.
• Work with the Supply chain manager to define and implement a supply chain strategy to meet the future needs of the business.
• Work with the Factory Manager and Production Engineering team to develop and implement a programme of initiatives to grow and mature the production facility to meet the needs of the business.
• Work with the Quality Manager to define, build and grow quality management processes to achieve world-class quality standards with continuous improvement as a core principle at the heart of our operations.
• Drive and embody an inclusive culture that engages employees and engenders motivation to deliver best in class standards and a sense of ownership and pride in Kensa’s vision and success.
• Monitor and report on Operations Performance, understand and address risks and issues in a structured, swift, and timely manner.

Operations Manager (12-months FTC) – Person Requirements:

• You will have 10 or more years of previous experience in technical manufacturing business and at least 5 years relevant management experience. You will have track record managing an organisation to deliver high quality products on time, defining and meeting target metrics.
• Good technical and engineering know-how.
• Hands-on engineering of production systems and tools.
• Fully conversant with Lean Manufacturing principles and their implementation.
• Change Management and Project Management Practices.
• Understanding of production management and controls.
• Experienced in Quality Management, ISO9001 compliance and EH&S management.
• Good understanding of demand forecast and materials planning.
• Familiar with Supply chain management and good practice.
• Understanding of New Product Introduction in relation to transfer to production
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or related technical discipline.