Head of Operations Role with a growing manufacturing company. Site Leadership role based in Skelmersdale.
Client Details
Our client is a growing, well established industrial manufacturing company who are currently recruiting a Head of Operations in Skelmersdale
Description
- Provide clear day to day direction for the site aligning to the annual plan and 5 year strategy.
- Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives including overseeing CAPEX investment.
- Develop a culture on site of "can-do" attitude and profitable growth.
- Drive operational excellence and cost optimisation initiatives.
- Oversee production, operational planning, scheduling, engineering and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards including maintaining all professional memberships
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions and recovery plans where there are gaps.
- Prepare with the Finance department and manage local budgets for all factory operations.
- Analyse financial reports and ensure profitability targets are met.
- Manage and deliver the monthly P & L to ensure budgets are met.
- Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Develop next line management and have in place a robust training and development plan including succession planning.
- Collaborate and lead the procurement function to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favourable terms.
- Share best practice across the Modular Accommodation business
- Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Drive automation and technology adoption to enhance productivity.
- Development of SAP system on site and roll-out of GCH front end software.
Profile
- A strong background in an engineering and manufacturing management role.
- Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams at site leadership level.
- Experience in strategic planning and operational execution.
- Knowledge of manufacturing industry regulations and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- A results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Proven experience in multiple departmental team management project management and strong leadership experience with leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding and proven experience of internal stakeholder engagement and importance of OTIF, KPIS and impact on client side activity
- Proven track record in implementing improvement measures to enhance the performance and effectiveness of manufacturing operations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to translate operational / manufacturing concepts into practical effective solutions
- Experience in the implementation and management of ISO and associated certification standards
- Proven experience in Operations management with at track record in a senior leadership role
Job Offer
70,000 to 80,000 plus car allowance, bonus and benefits
