Operations Leader: World-Class Manufacturing & CI

Eaton Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton MSD Cheltenham is seeking an Operations Manager to lead shop floor resources and drive world-class manufacturing standards. You will combine people leadership with technical, commercial, and process expertise to improve quality, safety and customer service on site.

You will oversee project coordination, production programs and continuous improvement programs to meet profit plans, while mentoring Production Managers and building organizational capability across the plant.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP) requirements and order generation process logic.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, logistics, stockroom operations, and shipping/receiving.
• Have implemented lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques and have the necessary skills to act as a driver for change.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Be able to demonstrate strategic planning, business acumen, customer and commercial awareness.
• Ability to direct and lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
• Multiple years of related professional and Supervisory/Managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for operational safety, quality, cost and on time delivery of products.
• Coordinate projects and production programs in support of divisional and plant objectives. Manage improvement efforts using Eaton tools such as EBS, ELS, EQS, Six Sigma, etc.
• Responsible for the Production Managers, supporting them to plan, select, appraise and train personnel, continuously improving Organizational Capability.
• Establish appropriate quality controls underpinned by process verification to ensure quality of product is maintained in line with standards.
• Provide a safe working environment by providing a facility, tools and equipment that comply with legal requirements and Eaton MESH requirements.
• Develop and monitor value stream and individual goals, objectives and growth to improve plant performance.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development, maintenance and improvement of processes to meet the needs of all stakeholders: Customers, Stockholder, Employees, Suppliers, our environment and community.
• Direct expense, capital budgets and administer necessary controls to ensure effective attainment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Drive and determination

Job description

Eaton MSD Cheltenham is seeking an Operations Manager to lead shop floor resources and drive world-class manufacturing standards. You will combine people leadership with technical, commercial, and process expertise to improve quality, safety and customer service on site.

You will oversee project coordination, production programs and continuous improvement programs to meet profit plans, while mentoring Production Managers and building organizational capability across the plant.