Operations Manager

Operations Manager | Colchester | Up to £70,000

Our client is a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Colchester, producing a range of precision-engineered parts and equipment for demanding customer specifications.

They are recruiting an Operations Manager to take full accountability for manufacturing and production operations across the site, leading a team of 100+ staff across press shop, assembly, moulding, die-cast and maintenance departments, plus responsibility for Health & Safety, Quality and Warehouse functions.

Reporting to the Finance and Operations Director, this role sits on the senior management team and carries 5 direct reports.

The Role

Full accountability for safety, quality, cost and delivery across all production departments
Direct oversight of Health & Safety, Quality, Maintenance and Warehouse functions
Lead, coach and develop a large multi-department manufacturing team, setting objectives and KPIs and reviewing ongoing performance
Manage and update production plans daily, weekly and monthly to meet customer requirements
Liaise with departmental managers on stock throughput and resource planning
Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and modern manufacturing principles, identifying process and training deficiencies
Perform root cause analysis and resolve operational problems
Contribute to manufacturing strategy, policy and procedure at senior management level
Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policy and legal requirements
Deploy technical skills, resources and systems (including external resource where required) to deliver projects

What We're Looking For

Significant experience as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar, ideally leading a large multi-department production team
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent) in lean manufacturing

Experience with in ISO-accredited environments, ideally ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing/production processes and engineering documentation
Understanding of warehouse best practice and logistics
Sound understanding of health and safety legal requirements
Confident using MS Office and ERP/MRP systems, with the ability to coach others in their use
Strong written and oral communication skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving

This is a senior operational leadership role within a business that designs and manufactures precision engineering parts and equipment, offering genuine input into future manufacturing strategy at site level.

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