Factory Manager
Recruiter: Michael Page
Location: St. Helens
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Application date: 13th Feb 2025
About Our Client
Our client is a well established and growing SME manufacturing company who are currently recruiting a Operations Manager to run one of their production facilities.
Job Description
• Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives
• Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.
• Ensures the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to drive performance
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback and coaching
• Responsible for translating the company’s vision into actionable strategies
• Focus on driving efficiencies & margin enhancement
• Implementing automation solutions
The Successful Applicant
• A proven track record in running an industrial manufacturing facility. Metal assembly, mechanical engineering, machining, fabrication and welding advantageous
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
• Budgeting: Ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to continuously improve the business.
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies : Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Proven progressive responsibility in manufacturing, including experience in formal manufacturing operations leadership.
• Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization, to direct and motivate people to ensure goals are met.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or operations management role responsible for a production site
• Desired experience in sustainable manufacturing, embracing technological advancements, and implementing automation solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate
What’s on Offer
£60,000 to £70,000 plus package