At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead manufacturing operations and develop teams to achieve production goals.
- Company: Join a well-known manufacturing company in Clacton.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, Monday-Friday schedule, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Shape the future of manufacturing while driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership roles within manufacturing and knowledge of Lean principles.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Clacton
Salary - Negotiable DOE
Monday-Friday days 37.5 hours per week
Your new role: Based in Clacton, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design and manufacture of a range of precision-based engineering parts & equipment. The Operations Manager will take full responsibility for manufacturing operations across multiple production departments, leading a large team spanning press shop, assembly, moulding, die-cast, and maintenance functions. You will be responsible for ensuring the business consistently achieves its targets relating to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity, while helping shape and deliver the company's future operational strategy.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead and develop manufacturing teams to achieve production, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Take full accountability for health & safety, customer quality, operational costs, and on-time delivery performance.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles and best practice methodologies.
- Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.
- Manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently. This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required.
Skills & Experience required:
- Significant experience in an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Proven ability to lead large production teams within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt qualification or equivalent would be highly desirable.
- Experience working within ISO-accredited environments, ideally ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and operational performance management.
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Operations Manager-Manufacturing in Clacton-on-Sea employer: Hays Engineering
As a leading specialist in offsite, prefabricated MEP solutions, this company offers a dynamic and supportive work environment in Co Down, Northern Ireland. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, a competitive pension scheme, and generous annual leave, all while working in state-of-the-art facilities that promote continuous improvement and employee wellbeing. With a strong focus on career development and a friendly culture, this organisation is an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding opportunities in manufacturing.
