At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations in a dynamic factory environment and ensure smooth production flow.
- Company: Reputable manufacturer known for high-quality products in the trades industry.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, immediate start, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: This is a temporary role for 3-4 months with excellent career exposure.
- Why this job: Join a team that values your leadership and communication skills while driving operational success.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and strong people management abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our company in their search for an Interim Operations Lead for their factory based in North Kent where they manufacture market leading products for the trades industry. Our well-established client has an excellent international reputation for the production and delivery of the highest quality products delivered across the UK and on an international basis.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Interim Operations Lead will be responsible for overseeing the production and packing schedule in the factory and packing areas, and for ensuring the sales office, production, and packing departments are aligned together to deliver the 98% service level target.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Managing Director in all aspects of the daily operation in both the factory and packing area.
- Support all aspects of the business, specifically the work of the Production and Packing Supervisors to enable effective flow of work.
- Supporting the staff in both areas.
- Work on agency and perm staff rostering, gaining good understanding of the staffing requirements, including managing agency staffing where necessary, ensuring workloads and labour plans are aligned.
- To ensure adequate stock levels are maintained and deliveries from external suppliers are on schedule for delivery.
- Organise and facilitate regular meetings of all stakeholders to ensure transparency and delivery of operational activities.
- Communicate with Customer Service and Sales, keeping all stakeholders informed of stock levels and production schedules.
- Ensure Health & Safety policies are followed.
- On a daily basis, checking and ensuring all staff are working to required production targets and timelines and targets are met.
- To carry out any other tasks that may be required from time to time for the benefit of the company as a whole.
This is a Monday to Friday role, 8 hours per day with flexible start times to be agreed. This is an interim role for 3 - 4 month duration, offering an immediate start.
About You:
- Extensive experience in a manufacturing / production environment.
- Excellent people management and communications skills.
- A confident and engaging individual, able to inspire and motivate the team.
- Able to step in and oversee the manufacturing processes, reporting any issues to the Managing Director.
If you are available to start immediately and would like to find out more, please get in touch with us!
Interim Operations Lead employer: Diamond Search Recruitment
Our client is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to quality and employee development within the manufacturing sector in North Kent. With a strong focus on teamwork and communication, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages growth and innovation, alongside flexible working hours to promote a healthy work-life balance. Joining this well-established company means being part of a respected team dedicated to delivering top-tier products while fostering a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Diamond Search Recruitment Recruitment Team
