- Flexible Interim Assignment with long-term potential.
- Key leadership role at industry leading manufacturing business.
About Our Client
Our client is a highly successful manufacturing business operating within the industrial manufacturing, defence and aerospace sectors. Renowned for engineering excellence, operational reliability and product innovation, the organisation supports a diverse customer base across highly regulated and technically demanding industries. Due to ongoing operational requirements and a continued focus on performance improvement, they are seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to join their team in Coventry.
Job Description
- Leading manufacturing and operational teams to achieve business and site KPIs.
- Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the facility.
- Ensuring compliance with all health & safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Managing labour utilisation, productivity improvements, waste reduction and operational costs.
- Developing, coaching and mentoring operational leaders to build capability and succession within the team.
- Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, HR and Finance teams to achieve site objectives.
- Supporting operational transformation, capital investment projects and business improvement programmes.
- Monitoring operational budgets and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Driving efficiency, throughput, OTIF performance and customer service improvements.
- Supporting customer demands within highly regulated industrial, defence and aerospace environments.
- Creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement across the operation.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Interim Operations Manager should have:
- Significant experience within a senior manufacturing or operations leadership role.
- Previous experience in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, defence, engineering or precision manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production management and operational performance improvement.
- Demonstrated success in delivering productivity, efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Experience managing large operational teams through supervisors and team leaders.
- Strong knowledge of health & safety, quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Strong commercial awareness with budget and cost centre management experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline would be advantageous.
- Lean Six Sigma, IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications would be beneficial.
What's on Offer
- Daily rate of £500 to £600, dependent on the level of experience.
- Temporary contract with a focus on key operational improvements.
- Opportunity to work in Coventry within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
- Weekly pay.
- Ongoing temporary assignment with potential for long-term extension.
- Senior leadership role within an established manufacturing organisation.
- Opportunity to lead key operational improvement initiatives.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Interim Operations Manager to join a well-established industrial manufacturer in Coventry and play a key role in driving operational performance, continuous improvement and business growth.
Interim Operations Manager Coventry, England
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