Factory Operations Manager

Doncaster Permanent £70,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
Factory Operations Manager role in Doncaster focussing on the production aspect of manufacturing operations - looking for someone with a strong planning mindset and a collaborative leadership approach.
  • Full site responsibility for manufacturing operations across the plant
  • Opportunity to put your stamp on a well-known local business

About Our Client

I'm currently working in partnership with a highly successful Doncaster based manufacturer who supply a range of large assembly-based products to a stable and growing customer base. This leading UK business has experienced impressive growth in recent years and are looking for a Production Operations Manager / Factory Manager to maximise productivity, minimise cost and maintain quality through effective management of their manufacturing teams.

Job Description

The Factory Operations Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of production, manufacturing and assembly across the site, and will have a huge impact on the strategic direction of the business.Responsibilities will include:

  • Ownership of the production plan and its implementation
  • Working alongside engineering and supply chain to ensure on time delivery of a quality product to all customers
  • Leading, motivating and developing a skilled workforce through regular communications and reviews
  • Creating and implementing relevant KPIs to track and improve efficiency
  • Instilling a collaborative approach across the team where people communicate with openness, honesty and with autonomy over their area of responsibility
  • Modelling a 'safety first' culture, ensuring operational procedures, equipment and processes allow for a safe working environment for all employees
  • Driving continuous improvement activities and working alongside the MD to review strategic developments for the business's long term success

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates will have a strong manufacturing background and a proven ability in leading and developing teams. You will also possess:

  • A demonstrable background in manufacturing and leadership
  • A working knowledge of production planning and efficiency optimisation
  • Strong communication skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset
  • A determination to succeed and improve
  • The ability to work under pressure and to tight planning schedules where different manufacturing processes combine
  • Strong H&S mindset and proven ability to balance HSEQ with output
  • Experience in managing departmental budgets would be advantageous

What's on Offer

  • £70-75k
  • Potential for car allowance
  • Wider benefits package including salary sacrifice pension, private healthcare and long service reward schemes
Contact
Lauren Wise
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6600094
Phone number
+44 114 270 3754

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Operations Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Doncaster
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Wise
Consultant phone
+44 114 270 3754
Job reference
JN-112024-6600094