Operations Manager – International Manufacturing
Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
The rapid internationalisation of this manufacturing business has significantly increased complexity across the entire business, highlighting the need for dedicated operational resource. This new hire will join the SLT and operate across multiple operational matters that require an investigative outlook. The Operations Manager will support the CEO in all functions, including business-critical operational initiatives, capacity creation for existing management, effective coordination of commercial, production, and logistics activities, and execution of planned increases in output capacity to support the business's growth strategy.
Ongoing responsibilities will include:
* Cooperate with the CEO and the board to ensure effective execution of the overall business operations in line with the agreed growth strategy;
* Implement transparent communication of operational performance;
* Manage and clearly communicate stock levels and forecast and actual production output;
* Establish an effective S&OP process and coordinate the activities of Commercial, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure optimised production allocation and OTIF customer delivery;
* Ongoing ownership of CRM and ERP, ensuring timely approvals and continuous improvement of the systems and related processes;
* Develop proper and robust processes across the business incorporating necessary rules, monitoring, documentation, ownership, and accountability;
* Assess the optimal strategy for delivering increased production capacity through enhanced in-house capacity and/or out-sourced third-party production and supply;
* Ensure timely, accurate, and relevant reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors, in close collaboration with the Financial Controller;
* Driven, execution-focused, and results-oriented;
* Structured and organised with a clear ability to multi-task;
* Excellent communication and influencing skills;
* Positive attitude, with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams;
* Proactive in assessing and promoting improvements across the business;
* Loyal and committed to tasks, people, and company objectives, acting with full integrity;
* Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to production and customer geographies;
* Mature and tough-minded, with the ability to deal with all relevant stakeholders;
* Team player with a high degree of service orientation, understanding the needs of the organization and key stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have professional competencies and experience within manufacturing or similar sectors, having worked in international or multi-sited businesses.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work with an industry leader, with potential development to Director status in the future. Applications are welcomed via Cameron Roberts at cameron@platinumrecruits.co.uk.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
General Business and Management
Industries
Manufacturing
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