JOB- Manufacturing Operations Manager
LOCATION- Berkshire
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £60,000-£70,000 plus other benefits
My client is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager to join their business on a permanent basis in the Berkshire area. The successful candidate will ideally have a machine shop / precision engineering background.
The Manufacturing Operations Manager will ideally have the following attributes:
* Degree level qualified beneficial, ideally Mechanical background or work-based experience
* Knowledge of SAP or equivalent MRP scheduling systems
* Forward thinking perspective
* Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
* Good understanding of manufacturing processes
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Proven successful leader
The Manufacturing Operations Manager role will involve:
* Assist in implementation of road map and daily and weekly metrics aligned with customer demand which supports operational strategy in conjunction with site manager
* Manage staff attendance & holiday entitlement
* Participate in daily production meetings to keep up to date with business needs
* Raise any issues online performance and materials availability that hinder the plan of customer delivery
* Create and implement best practice in manufacturing, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance including quality
* Manage regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of both WIP held and MRP requirements highlighting any discrepancies on the system
* Keep in line with daily and weekly metrics aligned to customer demand which supports the operational strategy in conjunction with the Production Manager
* Ensure site operation is compliant on COSHH, Engineering & legislative standards, ISO9001 and ISO14001
* Drive behavioural based safety throughout the plant and ensure medical treatment and target rates are adhered to
* To take a lead role in Incident Investigations, follow up on actions, look for root cause (five whys) analysis
* Conduct regular safety checks including guarding, interlocks, traffic ways and adherence to government guidelines including social distancing
* Manage regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of both WIP held and MRP requirements on a regular basis and align any discrepancies on the system
* Team management, including coaching, motivation, appraisals, reviews, KPI's, one-to-one meetings, disciplinary matters and grievances as required
* Management of budgets, including overtime, headcount, department costs aligned to customer demand requirements and demonstrate the ability to flex costs accordingly
* Drive preventive maintenance programmes including servicing and repairs of all machinery and equipment
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.
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