Manufacturing Operations Manager

Helapet Ltd; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing and quality assurance. The role involves managing resources, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and contributing to strategic planning within the Senior Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior-level production management in medical devices.
• Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiar with Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product manufacturing and sourcing costs.
• Manage procurement of manufacturing materials.
• Ensure compliance with Quality and Regulatory standards.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean principles

Six Sigma methodologies

Performance management

Time management

Education

BTEC HNC/HND

Degree in Manufacturing

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Management

Job description

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Helapet stands as a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of medical and cleanroom consumables. Our range of sterile and non-sterile products are used to support healthcare provision and aseptic production within hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, and veterinary practice.

We are the part of Clinimed Holdings Limited, a group of companies established in 1982 through the acquisition and formation of various entities within the group.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager, ideally with a background in medical devices manufacturing, to oversee manufacturing, warehousing, and quality assurance while ensuring that company objectives are met.

The successful candidate will hold delegated authority for on-site Health and Safety. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategy and driving the achievement of business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of product manufacturing and sourcing costs to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with Sales Order Processing and update logs to accurately reflect stock status.
• Manage the procurement of manufacturing materials in alignment with the manufacturing plan, current inventory, and customer demand.
• Track and expedite any overdue manufacturing orders, effectively communicating potential delays to Sales and Manufacturing teams.
• Produce timely and accurate KPI reports, implementing corrective actions for any identified deficiencies.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma and 5S methodologies to drive continuous process improvements. Maintain and enhance quality systems by conducting internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all Quality and Regulatory standards are upheld, keeping medical device certifications and registrations current.
• Develop and execute an internal audit schedule for ISO certification as needed, auditing all key and new suppliers.
• Enforce compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and logistics controls.
• Oversee all logistics functions to ensure accuracy in goods in/out processes and comprehensive stock maintenance, including preservation, expiry management, and disposal proposals.
• Manage resource planning for materials and finished goods with a focus on supplier performance and auditing, as well as alternative sourcing and reorder levels.
• Assume responsibility for the Helapet Houghton Regis site, with a focus on Health and Safety.
• Lead and develop direct reports by identifying training needs, maintaining training records, and completing performance development reviews (PDRs) in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance to direct reports to ensure business objectives are met.
• Review and report on the progress of operational objectives and KPIs on a monthly basis.
• Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team’s efforts to develop and implement Helapet’s 3- to 5-year strategic plan.

Personal Specifications:

• A BTEC HNC/HND or a degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Management disciplines.
• Ideally possess IOSH certification in Managing Safety
• Proven experience in senior-level production management, preferably in the medical devices manufacturing sector.
• Expertise in Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean principles, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Skilled in performance management, coaching, and mentoring.
• Familiar with Health and Safety regulations and protocols.
• Competent in analyzing and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational abilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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