Senior Operations Manager

Terex; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Operations Manager for its Cookstown site. The role involves overseeing production, supply chain, HSE, and facilities functions while promoting continuous improvement and best practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong operational background, leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing staff effectively in a high-mix low-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of operational achievement in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience at senior management level in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated ability to apply lean techniques successfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and policies.
• Manage financial operations to meet budget and P&L targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Lean Principles

Strategic Planning

Education

Third level qualification preferred

Job description

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Reporting to: General Manager, Omagh Site

Reporting to the General Manager you will be responsible for the operational aspects of the Terex Cookstown site encompassing production, manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, supply chain, HSE, facilities and maintenance functions. Provide strong leadership for these functions to meet the operations strategy and continue to grow the business.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the operations teams.

Develop and maintain best practices in HSE awareness and training to achieve the target of Zero Harm.

Ensure full compliance of entire team with site policies, procedures and HSE regulations.

Develop and maintain best practices and production efficiencies in line with the Materials Processing Operating System using the tools and techniques.

Oversee day to day operations of the production facility & financial aspects of the operations in line with budgets and the site P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement & strive towards best practice world class manufacturing.

Improve the capabilities & capacity of the manufacturing unit, achieving Build To Schedule (BTS), On Time Delivery (OTD) & cost targets.

Efficiently integrate new products into production and work with external sites on pipeline products.

Lead, develop & motivate staff towards the achievement of targets & objectives on an ongoing basis.

Act as an integral part of the site’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure common understanding of capacity, build schedule and sequence, and supply constraints affecting our schedules.

Collate and provide all management reports as requested to both site management and the wider Terex Materials Processing Group.

Provide relevant information and detail on an annual basis for the factory budgeting process in conjunction with the Finance.

Ensure timely and relevant communication with all required departments in the businesses.

Cooperate with the wider Terex Materials Processing Group in relation to the implementation of manufacturing strategies and other relevant duties.

Experience & Qualifications:

Whilst a third level qualification is preferred, a proven track record of operational achievement in a manufacturing environment is considered essential.

A proven track record of operations experience with a significant part of this served at senior management level.

Background of managing a fast-moving high mix low volume manufacturing facility (preferably manufacturing engineering) including supply chain & quality functions.

Experience of and a proven track record of staff management, appraisal & development of team.

A strong motivator with excellent communication skills, you will be fully conversant on lean principles and have demonstrated the ability to apply lean techniques in your career to date.

Proven track record of consistently meeting financial targets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to motivate and lead a team

Drive and energy for results

Practical and commercially aware

Flexible in approach and hard working

Business acumen

Strategic ability and innovative

Ability to prioritise and organise

Timely decision making

Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities

Highest level of integrity, honesty and trust

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.