Executive Plant Operations Leader – Lean Transformation

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Leader to own a large-scale operation, driving safety, quality and productivity while shaping the site's future. You will lead the site leadership team and the full supply operation including engineering, delivering a transformation programme that improves engagement, reliability and commercial performance.

The role requires a proven track record in complex manufacturing, strong coaching skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a large-scale manufacturing or operational setting.
• Proven track record leading substantial operational and cultural change to lasting results.
• Experience building high-performing teams with coaching and accountability.
• Evidence of improving manufacturing performance via Lean, DMAIC or structured CI approaches.
• Experience managing significant budgets with strong commercial awareness.

Responsabilités

• Leading a large-scale manufacturing operation with accountability for safety, quality, service, productivity and costs.
• Developing and delivering the Operations Plan and Performance Improvement Plan aligned to site strategy.
• Driving cultural change by improving engagement, trust and ownership across the operation.
• Coaching Operational Leaders and giving direction, support and autonomy.
• Improving OEE, reliability and productivity through Lean and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing significant budgets and balancing production costs with profitability.
• Collaborating with engineering to improve equipment performance and sustain improvements.
• Embedding standardised processes and ensuring changes are adopted and sustained.
• Building strong relationships with partners, central functions and senior leadership.
• Acting as a visible role model for safety, quality and environmental standards.

Connaissances

Senior leadership

Lean methodology

DMAIC

Budget management

Safety leadership

Change management

Coaching

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Description du poste

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Leader to own a large-scale operation, driving safety, quality and productivity while shaping the site's future. You will lead the site leadership team and the full supply operation including engineering, delivering a transformation programme that improves engagement, reliability and commercial performance.

The role requires a proven track record in complex manufacturing, strong coaching skills and the ability to