Operations Manager
- Location: Chesterfield
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday
- Salary: Competitive
The Opportunity:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Chesterfield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven leader to oversee Production, Technical and Maintenance operations, driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and team development.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving site performance, ensuring high standards of health and safety, quality and productivity, while delivering operational and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Production, Technical and Maintenance teams to achieve operational targets.
- Monitor and improve KPIs, including productivity, quality, costs, efficiency and OEE.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis and waste reduction.
- Improve production processes, equipment reliability and maintenance strategies to minimise downtime.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, environmental requirements and quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process optimisation and capital investment.
- Coach and develop employees, building a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Work closely with senior management and key stakeholders to deliver site objectives and wider business initiatives.
Requirements:
- Minimum five years' experience in Operations, Production or Engineering Management within a manufacturing environment.
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven track record of improving operational performance, KPIs and manufacturing efficiency.
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong understanding of production processes, maintenance strategies, health and safety, and quality standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and ERP systems, ideally SAP.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to motivate teams and drive change.
Interested?
If you are an experienced manufacturing professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
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