Operations Manager - Sheffield

Howco Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Howco Group in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee and optimise all operational activities. The role involves managing inventory, quality control, and health & safety, ensuring efficient delivery of products and services.

The ideal candidate will have a background in senior Operations/Production Management, experience leading teams, and knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a previous senior Operations/Production Management role.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplined teams from order receipt to despatch.
• A track record of delivering and exceeding KPI’s related to operational performance targets.
• Qualified in Operational Excellence competencies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise all operational activities within the business.
• Ensure that the operational infrastructure supports strategic requirements.
• Lead Operational Excellence programs to improve operational effectiveness.
• Identify improvements through process changes or capital projects.
• Mentor and develop operational team members to enhance performance.

Skills

People management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND level or similar vocational accreditations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Sheffield
211 Carbrook Street
Sheffield, SHE S92JN, GBR

Manage and optimising all operational activities within the business. This includes inventory management (goods in/despatch), sawing, machining, heat treatment, testing, quality control, health & safety, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products and services to customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the operational infrastructure, its capability and performance, supports strategic requirements of the organisation.
• Provide and demonstrate enthusiastic, positive and motivational leadership to your own and wider areas of the business.
• Lead Operational Excellence and C.I. programs to monitor and improve the operational effectiveness of the business.
• Implementation of Visual Management to improve Workplace Organization, SOP’s, KPI Visibility and Comprehension for all employees.
• Standardise a data and system driven approach to Capacity Planning, Scheduling, Work to Lists, Daily Operational meetings.
• Identify development of the current operation, through process improvement or capital expenditure projects to support future and planned strategic needs.
• Ensure that operations performs to the highest standards to support financial targets, revenue recognition and cost control.
• Foster and drive a culture of ‘one business’ between all departments to improve collaboration and optimum use of facilities to support our organisational and customer needs.
• Mentoring and Development of operational team members and high potential employees to improve the overall performance of the business.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports to the Directors, enabling analysis of performance and identification of operational improvements.

Excellent people management and leadership skills combined.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in written form, with strong presentation skills.

Will show and maintain composure and professionalism in high pressure environments.

Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Ability to adapt to changing situations.

Ability to evaluate, challenge existing situations, implement improvements and bring about effective change.

Accountabilities and Performance Measures

Accountability for all aspects of operational performance and all KPI’s related to SQDC.

Accountable for ensuring compliance regularly requirements, particularly related to QHSE to promote a culture of safe working practices across operations.

Accountable for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and increase profitability.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in a previous senior Operations/Production Management role within a medium to heavy engineering environment.

Experience of leading multi disciplined teams from order receipt to despatch.

A track record of delivering and exceeding KPI’s related to operational performance targets.

Qualified to a minimum of HNC/HND level or similar vocational accreditations.

Qualified in Operational Excellence competencies such as six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or other Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Strong working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.

Proficient in the use of ERP/MRP systems.