Manufacturing Ops Lead - Safety, Lean & Delivery

VES; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VES in the United Kingdom seeks an operations leader to drive safety, quality and productivity in our manufacturing site. You will lead and develop teams, set KPI targets, optimise resources and ensure on-time delivery of production plans.

You will implement lean methods, manage costs, conduct risk assessments and safety talks, and build training programmes to raise competency. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a culture of safety first.
• Lead and develop the manufacturing teams, setting and monitoring KPI’s and setting stretch objectives to support the team and improve in their delivery.
• Ensure resources are optimised and in place to meet manufacturing demand and on time delivery of operational plans, reacting quickly to changes in demand or resources.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and policies, operating best practice methods and driving a safety-first culture through all including but not exhaustive of:
• Ensuring Risk assessments are conducted and regularly maintained.
• Regular safety talks and assessments are being conducted.
• Regular safety audits are conducted, and investigations completed on time.
• All goods are stored safely and always handled appropriately.
• Support with planned maintenance and inspection of all plant.
• Ongoing training is applied to yourself and others to enhance safety standards.
• Ensure manufacturing compliance with engineering standards.
• Drive best practice methods and continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing quality.
• Develop and maintain competency-based employee assessments and training programmes.
• Conduct regulatory quality-based toolbox talks.
• Ensure incoming goods meet appropriate standards through inspection. (Qty, quality and specification).
• Ensure all products and materials are stored appropriately to prevent deterioration.
• Be responsible for the delivery of the operational plan.
• Be responsible for resource planning and effective deployment of staff.
• Be responsible for workforce planning and development to meet the manufacturing strategy of the business.
• Adopt and implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance product throughput and eliminate waste.
• Continuously monitor and manage manufacturing performance to enhance performance levels inclusive of:Operating efficiency,Delivery performance,Drive continuous improvement to establish effective and efficient manufacturing methods.
• Improve operating efficiency to reduce waste and maximise output.
• Analyse and remove nonvalue add activities.
• Eradicate rework through best practice and continuous improvement.
• Ensure preservation of goods through appropriate storage.
• Eradicate manufacturing rework and scrap.
• Ensure sufficient use of inventory and support the improvements to inventory values and stock turns.
• Manage operational risk and support best practice across the supply chain.
• Drive cost reductions though manufacturing operations.
• Each year VES supports local charities and raises money for a variety of good causes through our Social & Charity Committee.

Job description

VES in the United Kingdom seeks an operations leader to drive safety, quality and productivity in our manufacturing site. You will lead and develop teams, set KPI targets, optimise resources and ensure on-time delivery of production plans.

You will implement lean methods, manage costs, conduct risk assessments and safety talks, and build training programmes to raise competency. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to engineering standards.