Operations Manager / Operations Lead

Cast UK Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Cast UK Limited is seeking an Operations Manager/Lead in Cannock, Staffordshire. You will drive Production, Supply Chain and Maintenance, ensuring KPI achievement, cost control and continuous improvement across the plant.

The role emphasizes Lean, 6 Sigma and 5S initiatives, along with leadership of safety and quality programs and strong stakeholder relationships with suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations with a minimum of 5 years.
• Strong Lean tools knowledge and a track record of process improvement.
• Experience driving health, safety, and quality in production environments.
• Ability to develop and implement automation and Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive production, engineering and maintenance activities to meet KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement in production, supply chain and waste efficiency.
• Manage team performance while ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Control costs, manage capital and prepare performance reports.
• Build relationships with suppliers and customers; champion Lean/6 Sigma/5S.

Skills

Leading a positive behavioural shift

Passion about making a difference

Manufacturing operations experience

Lean tools and techniques

Process-based systems

Job description

Role Title Operations Manager / Operations Lead Cannock, Staffordshire To £70,000 Benefits Bonus

Role Profile

The Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Production, Supply Chain and Maintenance teams. You will ensure that all Production KPI's are met, driving continuous improvement in Production, Supply Chain, Waste efficiency and Health & Safety.

Key responsibilities

• Production & Engineering: Drive through company EH&S strategy, ensuring full Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Warehouse compliance.
• Overseeing all the operational activities of the plant.
• Continuously improving the quality of products to meet the set standards and customers' requirements.
• Managing the performance of the team while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Controlling expenditure and managing capital requirements within a set budgets.
• Preparing production and performance reports for senior management.
• Building effective professional working relationships with all stakeholders, including suppliers and customers.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance program for the plant.
• Maintaining inventory levels and controlling the flow of product.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager to identify preventative maintenance that will reduce lost time.
• Leading the site Asset maintenance and replacement strategy.
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining company quality standards using LEAN tools and continuous improvement.
• Develop automation strategy, in terms of equipment and paperless operations, and introduce, train and be the champion of Lean, 6 Sigma and 5 S initiatives for the Production operation.
• Supply Chain: Ensuring the business operates a progressive supply chain with strong supplier relationships.
• Develop and implement metrics that will help us become a truly customer focused organisation.
• Work with the purchaser to deliver a value for money purchasing strategy that meets operational requirements.
• Develop automation strategy, in terms of equipment and paperless operations, and introduce, train and be the champion of Lean, 6 Sigma and 5 S initiatives for Supply Chain.

Skills & Experience

• A proven track record at Leading a positive behavioural shift in a manufacturing business.
• Passion about making a difference.
• Background in running Manufacturing operations – 5 years minimum is preferred.
• Highly capable of using and implementing Lean tools and techniques.
• Able to work and utilise process-based system.

Client information

Rapidly expanding International manufacturer with operations in UK & Europe supplying customers in the Automotive and Aerospace sectors

Remuneration

To £70,000 Bonus