Manufacturing Operations Leader – Lean & Improvement

Jobsinkent; Maidstone; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Overtime

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a Maidstone-based manufacturing facility. You will be at the center of production, people and process, ensuring efficient, safe and commercially successful operations on site.

You will work跨 with senior UK/Europe stakeholders to drive workflows, planning and continuous improvement, maintaining hands-on presence on the factory floor and promoting a stronger, engaged team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of manufacturing teams.
• Strong planning and scheduling experience.
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and CAD systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing, fabrication, packing and dispatch on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversee production planning, capacity management and labour utilisation.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements.
• Lead and develop multi-skilled teams; support recruitment and training.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Lean methodologies

ISO 9001

Reading drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Production planning

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a Maidstone-based manufacturing facility. You will be at the center of production, people and process, ensuring efficient, safe and commercially successful operations on site.

You will work跨 with senior UK/Europe stakeholders to drive workflows, planning and continuous improvement, maintaining hands-on presence on the factory floor and promoting a stronger, engaged team.