Production Operations Manager - Manufacturing

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Operations Manager - Craigavon, Northern Ireland

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Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking for an exciting opportunity in the manufacturing industry? Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to lead their operations in Craigavon, with a focus on achieving financial and operational excellence while prioritising Environmental, Health and Safety standards.

Position: Operations Manager
Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience) + 10% bonus

Comprehensive Benefits: 22 days of holiday plus 9 bank holidays, pension, life cover and Westfield Medical Cover.

Work‑Life Balance: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Friday 8:30 AM – 4 PM (39‑hour week with a 30‑minute unpaid break).

Additional Perks: Free onsite parking, annual Christmas shutdown (up to 2 weeks), annual health checks, a Christmas savings scheme and salary sacrifice schemes for cycle‑to‑work and electric cars.

Lead operations at a single manufacturing depot, achieving short‑ and medium‑term objectives aligned with the corporate business plan while ensuring the highest safety and efficiency standards.

• Monitor cost and effectiveness of production activities to maximise productivity, optimise resources, prioritise spending and achieve volume and quality targets.
• Prioritise production based on current manning levels.
• Liaise with contracts team to align production activity with customer expectations.
• Analyse stock levels against contract requirements and prioritise production based on availability.
• Manage production activity based on current sales volume.
• Analyse transport capacity and prioritise deliveries based on availability.
• Advise key stakeholders on production/sales levels and activities.
• Ensure the supply of prefab steel to meet daily production targets.
• Allocate production activity by capacity, transferring out of depot where appropriate.
• Research, evaluate and recommend investments in technology, capital, equipment, systems or other assets that will enhance the depot’s production capabilities.
• Investigate and analyse production deviations from optimum.
• Plan and implement corrective actions to counteract deviations.
• Contact suppliers to acquire quotations and establish time frames.
• Create reports to ensure cost‑neutral impacts of implementation.
• Create project teams and action plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and method statements for various suppliers.
• Coordinate local trade companies to support implementation of new processes.
• Implement policies and procedures in line with new ways of working.
• Supply training in new standard operating procedures.
• Develop and implement a variety of operating policies and procedures in conjunction with corporate subject‑matter experts to ensure that the depot meets its current and future targets and standards.
• Participate in scheduled health and safety observations, monitor correct working practices and take corrective action where appropriate.
• Participate in stock take and CARES audit.
• Undertake risk assessments.
• Monitor the quality and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of functional professionals to ensure the plant meets its established targets and standards.

• Conduct interviews for internal and external candidates.
• Complete induction, onboarding and probationary reviews in a timely manner.
• Evaluate individual performance and set objectives for the future.
• Conduct performance reviews within required timescales.
• Manage poor performance.
• Manage attendance and timekeeping.
• Conduct investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with company policy.
• Ensure HR and payroll are provided with data and documentation as and when required.
• Seek advice from HR, occupational health or other support agencies (e.g. ACAS, EEF).

• Proven experience in an operations management role, preferably within the steel, engineering or manufacturing industry.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor costs and production efficiency.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Familiarity with technical competencies such as SAP, ARMA, Map Ex and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and project management.

If you’re passionate about driving operational excellence and making a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

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