Position: Site Manager / General Manager / GM
Location: Wincanton area
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: £65-75k DOE
Site Size: Approximately 50 staff, part of a group
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, site based
My client, a successful and innovative manufacturing company, is looking to recruit a Site Manager / General Manager for their factory based near Yeovil and Wincanton. This is a newly created role that has come about as the site has been acquired by a global group. The successful candidate's main remit will be to ensure the smooth running of the site, improving the operations process, enhancing customer service, and ensuring that production processes consistently produce conforming products. The role will also require regular liaison with Group managers.
Minimum Requirements:
· Previous site management experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience working with a Group 'Head office'
· In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and best practice principles (e.g., Production, Supply Chain, Lean, Customer Service)
· Lean manufacturing / Continuous Improvement skills
· Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills
· Excellent analytical skills
· Drive and enthusiasm
Main Duties:
· Actively develop and contribute to corporate strategy in production, purchasing, distribution, and supply chain to achieve short and long-term objectives.
· Accountable for all aspects of manufacturing and material systems, including staff recruitment, development, training, and motivation.
· Play a key role in mentoring and professional development of the existing operations management team.
· Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure core operational functions achieve business objectives.
· Develop and control operational budgets to promote profitability and ensure the company has the necessary resources to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters.
· Ensure that finished goods of the required standard are dispatched to customers within agreed costs and timelines, through the Operations Manager and supervisors.
· Oversee materials management functions, including purchasing, to ensure the company has the goods and services required for production within agreed costs and quality standards.
This role offers a salary of £65-75K depending on experience. A full job description is available. The position is commutable from Wincanton, Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Yeovil, Frome, Shepton Mallet, and Taunton.
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