MGR II OPERATIONS in Essex

b Overview /b p In this role, you will lead Production and Logistics to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient products while driving operational excellence. You will shape and implement strategies that improve quality, delivery, and cost performance, while developing a high-performing team. You’ll partner across planning, procurement, and quality to drive continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to influence site strategy, lead large-scale transformations, and foster a culture of Lean, safety, and accountability. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead and coordinate Production and Logistics activities to ensure seamless cross-function alignment /li li Develop and execute operational strategies, policies, and best practices to improve performance /li li Drive capital investments, cost-saving initiatives, and continuous improvement projects /li li Optimize and stabilise production and logistics processes for efficiency and quality /li li Identify operational risks, implement mitigation plans and improvement opportunities /li li Collaborate with Planning to maximise service levels and delivery /li li Promote a customer-focused culture within operations /li li Manage budgets, expenditure, and resource planning /li li Lead training, development, and performance reviews for direct reports /li li Drive 5S standards and world-class operational excellence /li li Prepare and present KPI reports to site leadership /li li Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements /li li Benchmark performance and adopt best practices across manufacturing and logistics /li li Promote cross-functional communication and sharing of best practices /li li Deputise for Plant Manager as required /li li Undertake other duties to support business objectives /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience leading Production and Logistics in a complex manufacturing environment /li li Strong Lean Manufacturing, Lean Logistics, Kanban, and CI competencies /li li Track record of delivering large-scale operational transformation and value stream improvements /li li Collaborative leadership with coaching and people development focus /li li Experience leading organizational change and building leadership capability /li li Comfort operating in multi-value stream environments /li li Understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and process optimisation /li li Experience managing CapEx, automation, and capital investment projects /li li Commercial acumen balancing quality, cost, delivery, and performance /li li Background in automotive, aerospace, or high-performing manufacturing sectors desirable /li li Ability to build and develop high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement /li li Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence strategic change /li li Experience supporting growth and investment programmes /li li Results-oriented with resilience to lead operational excellence initiatives /li /ul ul li collaborative leadership /li li coaching and people development /li li strong stakeholder management /li li Lean Manufacturing /li li Lean Logistics /li li Kanban systems /li /ul