About Company:
Helapet stands as a leading UK manufacturer and distributor of medical and cleanroom consumables. Our range of sterile and non-sterile products are used to support healthcare provision and aseptic production within hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, and veterinary practice.
We are the part of Clinimed Holdings Limited, a group of companies established in 1982 through the acquisition and formation of various entities within the group.
For more information about the company, please visit our websites below:
https://www.helapet.co.uk/
https://www.clinimedholdings.co.uk/
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager, ideally with a background in medical devices manufacturing, to oversee manufacturing, warehousing, and quality assurance while ensuring that company objectives are met.
The successful candidate will hold delegated authority for on-site Health and Safety. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategy and driving the achievement of business objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
* Oversee all aspects of product manufacturing and sourcing costs to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
* Coordinate delivery schedules with Sales Order Processing and update logs to accurately reflect stock status.
* Manage the procurement of manufacturing materials in alignment with the manufacturing plan, current inventory, and customer demand.
* Track and expedite any overdue manufacturing orders, effectively communicating potential delays to Sales and Manufacturing teams.
* Produce timely and accurate KPI reports, implementing corrective actions for any identified deficiencies.
* Utilize Lean Six Sigma and 5S methodologies to drive continuous process improvements. Maintain and enhance quality systems by conducting internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Ensure all Quality and Regulatory standards are upheld, keeping medical device certifications and registrations current.
* Develop and execute an internal audit schedule for ISO certification as needed, auditing all key and new suppliers.
* Enforce compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and logistics controls.
* Oversee all logistics functions to ensure accuracy in goods in/out processes and comprehensive stock maintenance, including preservation, expiry management, and disposal proposals.
* Manage resource planning for materials and finished goods with a focus on supplier performance and auditing, as well as alternative sourcing and reorder levels.
* Assume responsibility for the Helapet Houghton Regis site, with a focus on Health and Safety.
* Lead and develop direct reports by identifying training needs, maintaining training records, and completing performance development reviews (PDRs) in a timely manner.
* Provide guidance to direct reports to ensure business objectives are met.
* Review and report on the progress of operational objectives and KPIs on a monthly basis.
* Contribute to the Senior Leadership Team’s efforts to develop and implement Helapet’s 3- to 5-year strategic plan.
Personal Specifications:
* A BTEC HNC/HND or a degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Management disciplines.
* Ideally possess IOSH certification in Managing Safety
* Proven experience in senior-level production management, preferably in the medical devices manufacturing sector.
* Expertise in Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean principles, and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Skilled in performance management, coaching, and mentoring.
* Familiar with Health and Safety regulations and protocols.
* Competent in analyzing and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Excellent time management, planning, and organizational abilities.