OPERATIONS MANAGER

An international manufacturer based in between the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire is currently recruiting for a brand new Operations Manager role, created due to rapid expansion.

Reporting into the Board, you will have overall responsibility for the strategic planning and execution of all build projects working closely with Production Manager to direct operational staff and coordinate with middle production management.

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT:
 Leading weekly production managers meeting alongside Production Manager to provide middle production management with clear directives and targets.
 Top-level strategic control of all build projects using digital tools such as Gantt Charts, Excel, LiquidPlanner or equivalent.
 Update, maintain and develop the detailed build programme, including understanding commercial and cash-flow requirements.
 Ensure delivery of all build projects in line with the required timescale.
 Supporting contact (alongside Sales Representative) for clients when visiting site.
 Liaison with Procurement and Quality departments to maintain and improve upon development and quality.
 Identify conflicts in scope of parts supply, project complexity and configuration and resolve accordingly.
 Identify areas of improvement within processes and implement accordingly.

STAFF MANAGEMENT:
 Strategic management of all production department managers.
 Supporting contact for all operational staff.
 Monitoring of team morale, communication between departments, and dynamic project assignment.
 Assessment and documentation of staff competencies alongside Production Manager.
 Strategic development of suitable training programme for current and new staff.

DATA MANAGEMENT:
 Update, maintain and develop Time in Motion (TiM)
 Update, maintain and develop total build cost tracking (to include Bill of Materials, Labour Rates, Rework)

QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND AND SKILLS:
 Graduate degree (or equivalent qualification).
 Strong organisational skills.
 Ability to innovate and solve problems laterally.
 Strict attention to detail with the ability to work effectively as an independent unit without day to day supervision.
 Experience with the top-level use of project management system and cost systems.
 Knowledge of Time in Motion.
 Knowledge of Production Style(s) such as Six Sigma, LEAN.
 Knowledge of ISO9000.
 Automotive / Aeronautical / Heavy Machinery background preferable.
 Strong IT skills

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:
 10 to 15 years

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