Job Description
Operations Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take the helm of day-to-day manufacturing and operational performance, leading a skilled team across a mix of cell-based assembly operations and value streams.
You will be working with established and capable teams, collaborating closely with the Operations Director to drive the businesses manufacturing operations forward, improving throughput, and driving production performance across the company operations.
Key Responsibilities of the Operations Manager:
1. Lead and manage daily manufacturing operations to ensure output, quality, and delivery targets are consistently met.
2. Manage and optimise cell-based assembly processes in a complex, engineered-to-order environment.
3. Ensure alignment between operational activity and wider business objectives, acting as the operational anchor in cross-functional teams.
4. Support NPI projects, ensuring new products are industrialised effectively without disrupting operational flow.
5. Identify and act upon opportunities for Continuous improvement.
6. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance within the team.
7. Mentor and support the development of your direct and indirect reports.
8. Monitor KPIs and drive visibility across performance metrics to support data-led decisio...