At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily operations and optimise manufacturing processes for high performance.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with growth potential and a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression to COO, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead teams and implement cutting-edge manufacturing practices.
- Why this job: Shape the future of operations while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Master’s degree in Engineering or Science and experience in high-care manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Our client is scaling a new generation of high performance. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded operations leader who is looking to progress into a future Chief Operating Officer (COO) position as the company continues to grow.
The Factory / Operations Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the manufacturing facility (12,000 sq/ft). Build practical capacity plans across labour, equipment, moulds, racks, growing and drying, then identify and remove the bottlenecks that restrict safety, quality, output, cost or delivery.
Maintain a visible safety culture, full audit readiness, robust quality controls, complete traceability and disciplined investigation of incidents, defects and deviations.
Implement Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, standard work, visual management and structured root cause analysis across the production operation.
Lead and develop operational managers, engineers, technicians, shift leaders and production teams, setting clear standards for behavior, accountability and performance.
A Master’s degree, such as an MSc or MEng, in Engineering, Science or a closely related discipline.
Experience leading sizeable, multi shift manufacturing teams in a high care, high risk or highly controlled food manufacturing environment, complex automated food production or a comparable regulated operation.
Practical experience of PLC controlled manufacturing systems, industrial automation and the commissioning or optimisation of production equipment.
Operations and Development Executive in Nottingham employer: TRS Staffing Solutions
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and operational excellence, offering a dynamic work environment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will have the opportunity to progress towards a Chief Operating Officer role while being part of a culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Located in a vibrant area, this position not only provides competitive benefits but also fosters a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
