Operations Manager

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: Circa £42k

My client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. The role will be part of the Senior Leadership Team with the aim of improving our business Safety culture, and Manufacturing performance.

Operations Manager - Job Role:

• Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for managing product compliance, assembly process, ensuring safety standards, quality assurance, cost control and delivery requirements are met
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes so to aid and improve operational performance.
• Take ownership of the full value stream of supply chain, planning, manufacturing and warehousing functions
• Further develop customer relationships by communicating with stakeholders
• Responsible for managing and developing employees by building positive and proactive working relationships.
• Adaptable so to promote and drive changes led by business demand, with the ability to influence change requirements
• Lead the factory cadence and execution to ensure all plant metrics, SQDIP (safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity) are met
• Leveraging a strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, move the plant forwards in its journey of Target Zero

Operations Manager – Person Requirements:

• IOSH preferable
• Experience in managing SOP processes and partner with sales and product management team to streamline operations and deliver extraordinary customer experiences