Operations Manager

Ganymede Solutions Ltd.; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Ltd. in Warwickshire seeks an experienced Interim Operations Manager to drive manufacturing performance on the shop floor, turning improvement plans into measurable results.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Finance to deliver a step-change for a globally recognised engineering brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Ability to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Proven track record on Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Improving safety, quality, delivery and productivity across the site
• Driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement activity
• Improving manufacturing flow, planning and capacity
• Identifying operational issues and putting practical corrective actions in place
• Improving labour efficiency and manufacturing costs
• Developing stronger operational processes, systems and performance measures
• Building accountability and a high-performance culture across the operation
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Finance and other key stakeholders
• Supporting the transition of production and ensuring the site meets customer and commercial requirements

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE improvements

People leadership

Data-driven

Job description

Interim Operations Manager

Location: Warwickshire

Rate: £550-£650 per day PAYE including holiday pay / £500-£600 per day Ltd Company, Outside IR35

Contract: 3-6 Month Contract

Ready to make a real difference to a manufacturing operation?

If you're an experienced Operations Manager who enjoys walking into a business, understanding what's holding performance back and then making things better, this could be a really interesting interim opportunity.

You'll be joining the Warwickshire manufacturing operation of a globally recognised engineering brand at an important point in its development. The focus is simple: improve operational performance, engage the workforce and drive a step-change across safety, quality, delivery and productivity.

This isn't a role where you'll be sitting behind a desk reviewing reports. You'll be expected to be visible on the shop floor, work closely with the operational teams and turn improvement plans into measurable results.

What will you be doing?

You'll take a hands-on leadership role across the manufacturing operation, with responsibility for:

• Improving safety, quality, delivery and productivity across the site
• Driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement activity
• Improving manufacturing flow, planning and capacity
• Identifying operational issues and putting practical corrective actions in place
• Improving labour efficiency and manufacturing costs
• Developing stronger operational processes, systems and performance measures
• Building accountability and a high-performance culture across the operation
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Finance and other key stakeholders
• Supporting the transition of production and ensuring the site continues to meet customer and commercial requirements

What are we looking for?

You'll be an experienced manufacturing operations leader who is comfortable taking ownership and making decisions in a fast-moving environment.

You'll ideally have experience of:

• Leading manufacturing or assembly operations
• Driving measurable improvements in OEE, output, quality, OTIF, cost or safety
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Leading teams through operational or cultural change
• Working in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Using data and KPIs to identify problems and drive improvement
• Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Finance and senior leadership

Most importantly, you'll be hands-on, commercially aware and comfortable leading from the front.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a genuine operational improvement challenge within an established manufacturing business.

You'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact, influence the way the site operates and leave behind sustainable improvements rather than simply keeping the operation ticking over.

Interested?

you're an experienced Operations Manager and this sounds like the sort of challenge you'd enjoy

You don't need to have an up-to-date CV ready to start the conversation.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation