Operations Manager

Travail Employment Group; Brompton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturing company in Gillingham, Kent, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee 60 staff and drive performance through efficient processes. The role requires strong leadership skills, a background in manufacturing or engineering, and experience with Lean methodologies. The successful candidate will join a company experiencing significant growth, and must be flexible with working hours, including occasional travel. A competitive salary of £50-£55,000 per annum is offered along with generous benefits including 28 days holiday and pension.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension

On-site parking

Employee welfare scheme

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong background in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience in process improvement techniques like Lean or Kaizen.
• Proven track record in effective stock management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise staff across multiple sites.
• Lead health, safety, and quality programs.
• Conduct daily operational data analysis to meet KPIs.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Lean methodologies

Stock control

Project management

Education

Relevant qualifications in Manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Operations Manager

Salary is circa £50-£55,000 per annum, permanent position based in Gillingham, Kent. Benefits include 28 days holiday, Pension, On-site parking, Employee welfare scheme, parental leave. Days role working Monday to Friday.

Our client are leading engineering manufacturing company, who offer niche and innovative products to a global engineering market - they are going through a period of sustained growth, which is set to continue and are looking for a operations manager / general manager join them at their Gillingham site. Reporting to the MD, you will be a key member of the leadership team and will help drive forward the company's performance through close management of processes and methods. Our client will also welcome applications from Production or Factory Managers who are looking to take the next step.

Duties and responsibilities

• Organising and managing around 60 staff including toolroom, maintenance, quality, production and warehousing, across two sites.
• Ability to lead engineering, health and safety and quality programs.
• Actively contributing and implementing ideas that improve process safety and efficiency.
• Analysis of daily operational data to ensure short and long term KPI's are being met.
• Managing stock control.
• Working with sales team to ensure production throughput meets customer demand.
• Implementing and managing preventative maintenance programs.Responsible for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for end product compliance and personal development of shop floor personnel.
• Directly involved in quality management systems and audits
• Driving a culture of excellent across the business

Experience and qualifications

• Background in Manufacturing or Engineering environment, or relevant qualifications.
• Ability to actively input into engineering projects.
• Ability to improve manufacturing processes using techniques such as Lean or Kaizen.
• Track record managing stock levels through efficient planning and stock control.
• Project management.Knowledge and experience managing an ERP system.

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to their working hours and there may be some occasional travel with overnight stays as and when, as part of the role. In return the successful Operations Manager / General Manager will be joining a renowned and successful engineering company as they go through a sustained period of growth.

£50-£55,000 per annum

Benefits include 28 days holiday, Pension, On-site parking, employee welfare benefits, parental leave

Days role (must be flexible)

Permanent role

Gillingham, Kent

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