Site OpEx Manager

ABP UK; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Kingswinford seeks a skilled Site Opex Manager. This role involves coaching teams on Lean methodologies and delivering continuous improvement programs. Candidates must hold at least a Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt and possess a degree, ideally in engineering. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and motivate teams. This role is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency and achieving key performance goals.

Qualifications

• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt minimum.
• Degree qualified, ideally with an engineering background.
• Extensive experience of implementing and supporting a TPM Programme.

Responsibilities

• Coach the site team in the effective delivery of Lean improvement projects.
• Train site leadership on Lean concepts.
• Develop a continuous improvement plan to address business needs.

Skills

Lean management

Six Sigma Green Belt

Training delivery

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

ABP Food Group is a food business that specialises in the supply and development, producing award winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

ABP Kingswinford is part of the ABP UK division within the ABP Food Group aiming to provide quality lamb to thousands of customers across the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Opex Manager. Reporting to the site General Manager we are looking for someone to work as the Site Operational Excellence Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring a consistent and successful deployment of the Clearsteps Lean program across the site as well as leading and coaching site teams in the development and implementation of continuous improvement actions to achieve breakthrough results in key performance metrics, including measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, service, cost, waste and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Coach the site team in the effective delivery of Lean improvement projects
• Train site leadership and other key personnel on Lean concepts with the ABP Lean deployment strategy
• Work with Regional and Group Lean Manager to conduct assessments of Lean effectiveness at a site level
• Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to address the needs of the business
• Remove barriers to deployment of the continuous improvement plan
• Work with site teams to update and re-prioritise the plan to maintain focus on the most critical objectives
• Coach and mentor others on Lean so it becomes engrained in the site culture
• Develop shop floor experts capable of driving Lean in their areas
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site and group objectives
• Make recommendations, based on site experience to enhance effectiveness of Lean program in future roll-outs
• Upholding, safeguarding and promoting the organization's Vision, Values & Goals philosophies
• Raising the profile of Lean across the business

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications required

• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt minimum
• Degree qualified, ideally with an engineering background
• Extensive experience of implementing and supporting a TPM Programme
• Capable and confident in the delivery of training to a wide range of colleagues
• Strong interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work in a collaborative and influential manner with a range of colleagues
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate
• Numerate
• Self-confident and decisive in managing change effectively
• Creative and visionary in managing projects and initiatives, and in creating opportunities for business improvement
• Open to direction
• Logical, methodical and pragmatic
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Demonstrate flexibility as on occasion work may be required outside regular hours or at weekends
• Dynamic, high energy, pro-active, people focussed approach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - ability to present written reports and documents and influence and persuade at a senior level
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure within a high performance, fast moving environment
• Ability to commit to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Ability to work effectively as part of a senior management team
• Ability to multi-task across a number of disciplines and prioritise work accordingly