Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsMy client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story!Site Operations Manager - leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousingAbout Our ClientAutosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products, we are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last 10 years, with a strategic plan to grow by 50% in the next 5 years to £55 million. To sustain and underpin our growth, we are investing over £35 million in our new 5-acre site, which includes state of the art machinery and automated production lines, as we understand that our manufacturing and warehousing infrastructure is critical to our future success.My client are looking for a motivational leader and manager to join their team and become Site Operations Manager, where you will manage, lead and coach their Manufacturing and Warehouse Teams. You will own, develop and drive continuous improvement throughout our new manufacturing and warehouse facility to support the achievement of our commercial business goals and ambitions.Job DescriptionThe Site Operations Manager will be:Operationally responsible for their new, highly automated Production and Warehouse site, and taking it to full working efficiencyDeveloping a culture which supports continuous improvement and lean managementSetting, communicating, and driving the department visionLeading from the front, hands on and nurturing a positive and open culture across your teamSetting and agreeing individual and team SMART objectivesCarrying out regular one to ones and team reviewsInspiring and motivating your team to achieve department performance against agreed key performance indicators, celebrating successCapacity planningReporting to the Operations Director and presenting to key stakeholdersPreparing annual budgets and proposing capital and operational expenditureWorking collaboratively across our businessThe Successful ApplicantThe Site Operations Manager will bring:A minimum of 5 years' experience of working in an automated manufacturing production environmentProven ability to lead, inspire and manage teamsExperience in successfully coaching and developing operations talentAn understanding and experience of leading teams through transformational changeExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and negotiateA strong desire to drive and implement change, with a willingness to challenge the status quoA positive mindset and be open to personal development and coachingA high level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environmentProject management experienceKnowledge of quality principles, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, such as Kaizen, visual management, OEE, SMED, Six Sigma, Waste and DMAICIOSH/NEBOSH certificateA thorough understanding of manufacturing and warehousing principles and processesCome from a chemical, pharmaceutical, food or beverage background (desirable)Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (desirable)A formal Leadership and Management qualification (desirable)Located within an hour of Burntwood, StaffordshireWhat's on OfferWhat they can offer the Site Operations Manager:Competitive salary of up to £80k depending on experience (open to a chat about salary expectations)Permanent contract of employmentA varied and autonomous role with a financially stable market leaderCompanywide training programme to develop key skills25 days holiday plus bank holidaysNon-contributory; private health care and critical illness coverGenerous contributory pension schemeLife insurance at three times salaryEmployee assistance programmeStaff purchase scheme - take home products for FREEIf you are looking for a hands-on, varied and exciting role, an opportunity to make a difference from day one and keen to develop your own skills in a career within a market leading, rapidly growing business, I'd love to hear from you.ContactHolly Antonia ButlerQuote job refJN-012025-6649009Phone number+44 115 948 6493Job summaryJob functionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorOperations ManagementSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationBurntwoodContract typePermanentConsultant nameHolly Antonia ButlerConsultant phone+44 115 948 6493Job referenceJN-012025-6649009
