Operations Manager
Recruiter: Consilium Recruit
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Competitive
Application date: 11th Jul 2023
Following recent acquisitions and investment, a manufacturer of components to the aerospace, energy and automotive sectors has an immediate vacancy for an interim Operations Manager to join the site in Cheltenham on a 6 month contract. Focusing on business turnaround, process improvement and operational efficiency, candidates are sought with experience in a similar position and available at short notice.
The Role
You will be joining the site at a time of significant change and investment and will be responsible for improving processes and operational functions to ensure best practise and targets are achieved. This will be achieved through the direction and supervision of a team of managers and leading by example.
You will develop a culture of continuous improvement through the utilisation of Lean Manufacturing tools to coach, lead and manage employees to embrace the culture of never-ending improvement in safety, productivity, quality, cost and delivery.
The successful candidate will create a positive culture and be responsible for ensuring lean manufacturing is applied throughout the organisation.
The Candidate
You must have a proven track record of business turnaround gained in a complex manufacturing environment with excellent leadership skills.
Committed to business improvement and growth you will be capable of managing, developing and implementing strategy for manufacturing operations to meet agreed performance plans within agreed budgets.
Candidates with experience working in a complex fabricated and/or machining environment would be advantageous.