Head of Operations - Manufacturing

Recruit Select; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Head of Operations to oversee all aspects of manufacturing and fabrication. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and be skilled in managing production processes efficiently while ensuring quality and safety. Responsibilities include direct coordination with various teams to optimize resource utilization and enhance customer feedback. The role demands strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Wealth of experience in manufacturing required.
• Experience in supply chain management is advantageous.
• Proven track record in leading teams and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations.
• Ensure efficiency, quality, and safety in production processes.
• Coordinate with production planning and sales teams.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Cost control

Quality assurance

Job description

AclientbasedinME3areaisrecruitingforaHeadofOperations / Production,theidealcandidatemust haveawealthofexperienceinmanufacturing,rebarexperiencewouldbeanadvantage

Jobrole

Responsibleforoverseeingandmanagingallaspectsofmanufacturingandfabricationoperations.

Thisincludeshandlingtheproductioncyclefromorderconfirmationtofinalproductdelivery,ensuringefficiency,quality,andsafetyinoperations.Theroleinvolvesdirectcoordinationwith keystakeholdersincludingproductionplanning,transport,andsalesteamstoensureoptimalcost controlandexcellentcustomerfeedback.TheOperationsManagerwillleadandmanageproduction supervisors,drivingcontinuousimprovementsinefficiency,costreduction,andcompliancewith safetyandqualitystandards.

• Overseeallaspectsofthecut-and-bentandfabricationoperations,ensuringefficientproductionprocesses,optimalresource
• utilisation,andon-timedelivery.
• Ensuremanufacturingassetsareperformingoptimallyengagingwithmaintenanceteamsto
• ensurepreventativemaintenanceisenablingcontinuousproduction.Coordinateremedial
• maintenanceactionswhenrequiredensuringminimaldowntime
• Managematerialstorage,stocklevels,andinventoryflowtosupportuninterruptedproduction
• whileminimizingwaste
• Workcloselywiththeproductionplanningteamtoalignoperationswithorderrequirements
• andoptimiseutilisationofmanufacturingcapabilityandmaterials

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