Description The role of our Operations Manager at our Deeside plant is an exciting role for a Site Operational Manager from within Manufacturing looking for a new opportunity. Responsibilities Deliver the production plan, on time and to the correct product quality. Working with the Quality team to ensure investigation of quality incidents and track action completion. Improve equipment and processes to eliminate quality loss. Deal and resolve product rework in a timely fashion. Ensure appropriate and accurate performance data is collated. Ensure manufacturing, filling and packaging efficiencies perform as budgeted and deliver improvements in these efficiencies through reduction of losses. Continually reduce waste, striving for a reduction towards a zero waste loss culture. Ensure accurate stock management. Ensure adequate manning levels to enable the factory objectives to be achieved. Manage performance within the team using the Sherwin-Williams policies and procedures to achieve optimal efficiency and operational performance. To ensure that Supervisors/Team Leaders and Operatives are actively involved in improvement initiatives. To prepare reports and participate in management and other routine meetings as required. To liaise with other personnel and departments to ensure the smooth running of the whole of Operations on site. Qualifications Degree or relevant experience Excellent interpersonal, influencing, coaching and negotiating skills. A proven track record in managing change within a diverse environment. An articulate communicator both written and verbal. Ability to effectively build and manage relationships. Passionate about sustaining standards as a base from which to improve. Produces dynamic and creative but appropriate improvement. Proficient at producing and presenting proposals and able to demonstrate objective analytical skills and business acumen. Hands on approach and attitude. Continuous improvement is a core value. Our offer… Work life balance Competitive compensation programme Bonus plan Private medical insurance Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes LI-JR1