At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise operations, ensuring efficient delivery of products and services.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm focused on operational excellence and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across departments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving improvements and leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Manage and optimising all operational activities within the business. This includes inventory management (goods in/despatch), sawing, machining, heat treatment, testing, quality control, health & safety, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products and services to customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that the operational infrastructure, its capability and performance, supports strategic requirements of the organisation.
- Provide and demonstrate enthusiastic, positive and motivational leadership to your own and wider areas of the business.
- Lead Operational Excellence and C.I. programs to monitor and improve the operational effectiveness of the business.
- Implementation of Visual Management to improve Workplace Organization, SOP’s, KPI Visibility and Comprehension for all employees.
- Standardise a data and system driven approach to Capacity Planning, Scheduling, Work to Lists, Daily Operational meetings.
- Identify development of the current operation, through process improvement or capital expenditure projects to support future and planned strategic needs.
- Ensure that operations performs to the highest standards to support financial targets, revenue recognition and cost control.
- Foster and drive a culture of ‘one business’ between all departments to improve collaboration and optimum use of facilities to support our organisational and customer needs.
- Mentoring and Development of operational team members and high potential employees to improve the overall performance of the business.
- Produce weekly/monthly reports to the Directors, enabling analysis of performance and identification of operational improvements.
Competencies
- Excellent people management and leadership skills combined.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in written form, with strong presentation skills.
- Will show and maintain composure and professionalism in high pressure environments.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to evaluate, challenge existing situations, implement improvements and bring about effective change.
Accountabilities and Performance Measures
- Accountability for all aspects of operational performance and all KPI’s related to SQDC.
- Accountable for ensuring compliance regularly requirements, particularly related to QHSE to promote a culture of safe working practices across operations.
- Accountable for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and increase profitability.
Job Requirements Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in a previous senior Operations/Production Management role within a medium to heavy engineering environment.
- Experience of leading multi disciplined teams from order receipt to despatch.
- A track record of delivering and exceeding KPI’s related to operational performance targets.
- Qualified to a minimum of HNC/HND level or similar vocational accreditations.
- Qualified in Operational Excellence competencies such as six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficient in the use of ERP/MRP systems.
Operations Manager - Sheffield employer: Howco Group Vacancies
As a Heat Treatment Operative in Sheffield, you will join a dynamic team committed to safety and environmental responsibility, ensuring that every task contributes to our high standards of quality. Our company fosters a supportive work culture with ample training opportunities, allowing you to grow your skills in a vital industry while working in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. With a focus on employee well-being and development, we offer a rewarding career path in a location known for its rich industrial heritage.
