Job Overview

Apply now Our successful client based in Coventry are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their expert team. Duties include: To lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met. To identify business improvements and to be responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes Responsibilities: Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times Responsible for plant production, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities Ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met Evaluate, recommend and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity and quality: Recommend capital projects to increase productivity and reduce variation. Recommend solutions or improvements to increase production quality and reduce costs. Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and customer requirements Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors Skills/Competencies: Excellent leadership and man- management skills, coaching & mentoring Excellent interpersonal skills, transparency Promotes a Health & safety culture Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Excellent organisational and follow-up skills Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making Commercial and Financial acumen Customer facing & focus Deep understanding of lean tools and techniques Ability to create a culture of continuous improvement Understands inventory, on time delivery KPI Improvement drivers Education and Experience: Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications. Extensive manufacturing plants and processes experience with significant proven management experience Experience of managing Profit & Loss responsibilities for manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience Membership of an appropriate industry related professional body would be advantageous Must be proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel Immediate interview and start is available...please do not delay in applying!!

Key Requirements

Engineering Operations Management