Operations Manager
Recruiter: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Application date: 8th Oct 2020
An Operations Manager is required with knowledge of operational management, manufacturing processes (assembly, fabrication and/or paint), planning, logistics, supply chain, sales, service and process improvement within a medium volume production environment building niche vehicles. Candidates with experience of the low/medium vehicle build, assembly and/or fabrication/paint would be well received.
Due to continued growth and an increase in orders this company, this world-class SME based in Northampton requires a forward-thinking, hands-on Operations Manager with knowledge process improvement, manufacturing systems, quality, productivity, waste elimination, man-management and sales/service for a new permanent role. As Operations Manager you will be required to:
• Provide strong leadership for the UK operational team, building a team of competent, engaged, safe and productive staff across varied disciplines
• Drive continuous improvement in Process, Quality and Safety through risk assessments, root cause analysis, training, and projects
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our supply chain ensuring our supply partners are delivering to the expected requirements in terms of time and quality
• Actively manage the sales and operational planning function to meet customer needs (both external and internal) and maximise plant efficiency
• Actively manage the assembly function to efficiently build to market requirements
• Ensure capacity and sourcing requirements are aligned to market needs and potential
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, partners, colleagues, market representatives and customers
The Operations Manager should have the following skills or experience:
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations, process improvement, waste elimination, change management and quality standards/systems/processes
• Excellent leadership qualities having a track record in driving and developing teams within a medium/high volume manufacturing operation
• Commercially astute with strong organizational and analytical skills with knowledge of business operations from supply chain, through production and on the customer dealing with sales, service and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of mild steel fabrication, coating allied with Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX would be advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with knowledge of leading teams within a low to medium manufacturing environment (especially vehicle build, assembly, and fabrication/paint) seeking a career opportunity to make a difference with a world-class SME. In return for your experience, this specialist niche manufacturer will offer you:
• £Comp plus benefits
• Excellent opportunity to work within a growing and forward-thinking organisation, where change management, process improvement and manufacturing principles at the forefront of all operations