Head of Manufacturing Operations (Plastics/Packaging/Print) in Stockport

Attractive Salary & Package (Discuss at Interview)

Manchester

Permanent

We are thrilled to be working closely with our client, a globally renowned manufacturing business, recruiting for a Head of Manufacturing Operations, as part of their succession plan as this incredible business heads towards an exciting period of growth and investment.

Your New Role

• To support the Managing Director in Tactical implementation and Strategy formation in all operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout warehouse and production operations which will underpin the company's future expectations.
• To identify, understand and proactively implement appropriate solutions for operational issues or concerns and communicate them to the appropriate level throughout the business.
• To forward plan in anticipation of potential issues, whilst ensuring operational KPIs are achieved.
• To drive the company's safety culture to achieve excellence in safety and environment.
• To ensure the company achieves and maintains relevant external accreditation for Safety / Quality and Environmental.
• To seek out opportunities, considering and evaluating risk in order to enhance results, including generating creative solutions to ensure they deliver best-in class while managing operational risk.
• To deliver effective cost control through budgetary planning and P&L management.
• To be responsible for Site security and facilities management.

Job Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and where applicable design and implement new ones.
• Take responsibility to develop, lead and coach team, to minimise 'gaps' in staff job specific knowledge; including preparation of succession planning.
• Control stock inventory using appropriate PI and stock take cycles thereby minimising stock loss and impacts on operational efficiency.
• Ensure a culture of continuous development is developed and maintained across the business.
• Deliver and improve department KPIs and take action quickly to ensure acceptable performance levels are achieved within budget and on-time.
• Plan, to budget, shift operational requirements including manpower planning.
• Manage workforce including guidance, coaching, appraisals, training and employee relations to ensure we maximise resources to effectively deliver performance.
• Integrate departments to ensure the operation runs to maximum efficiency.
• Integrate and streamline supply chain activities to facilitate accurate forward planning and maximise efficient use of resources.
• Understand and analyse issues and generate alternative solutions whilst realising the wider implications of their decisions.
• Respond to changing priorities; balance multiple activities and competing priorities whilst remaining effective in all.
• Develop, improve and maintain clear and well understood inter-departmental communications within the business.
• Show ownership of problems and issues through proactive solution identification and determination to deliver the end goal within agreed timescales.
• Lead by example, taking a 'hands on approach to getting the job done', showing a genuine enthusiasm for their role and the company.
• Be responsible for ensuring the team delivers superior quality of service to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure staff maintain an acceptable timekeeping & attendance record, taking action to resolve where required by following employment best practice.
• Be responsible for personal development.
• Oversee the planned maintenance of all relevant vehicles / equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Your Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent (Desirable).
• FMCG background.
• IOSH or equivalent (Desirable).

Your Experience

• Experience in a senior management role gained in a Production / Distribution / FMCG environment.
• Experienced in managing companies experiencing rapid growth.
• Excellent PC knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of using and implementing complex management systems (WMS, ERP etc).
• Proven track record of coaching, developing and team building.
• Experience of Site move/reorganisation/major change a distinct advantage.
• Experienced in implementing and managing within a framework of ISO accreditation.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Innovative approach to problem solving.
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible.
• Ability to manage costs.
• Project Management.
• Negotiation.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.