Operations Manager
liverpool, england, United Kingdom
Operations Manager (FTC)
Do you have extensive experience of leading a food production facility?
Are you skilled in leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
Are you experienced in working through business culture changes whilst driving manufacturing efficiencies?
MacGregor Black are partnering with an FMCG business on the search for an Operations Manager. This is an 18-month FTC role based in Liverpool.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for driving site Health and Safety (H&S) policy to follow company & statutory regulations & guidelines
Accountable for delivering departmental quality improvement plans achieving continual improvement
Accountable for mentoring, developing and leading team members to deliver continuously improving operating performance and conformance to plan.
Responsible for developing and delivering area Productivity programme, offsetting inflation and achieving departmental cost reduction in line with Budget targets.
Facilitate the creation of a dynamic performance orientated culture with aligned and motivated people, ensuring that recognition and financial rewards are clearly linked to measurable performance at all levels
Build a performance climate where people expect to be held accountable for delivery of their commitments
Responsible for the motivation of your team, for leading, mentoring and performance management, to ensure skill and proficiency levels are maintained
Ensure that all manufacturing metrics are well defined, understood by all and achieved
To set high standards and lead by example to facilitate continuous improvement ( ie 14 Step Kaizen projects) in cost base and critical metrics utilising lean manufacturing techniques
What are we looking for?
Proven manufacturing experience and strong analytical skills
Managing people in a change environment
Experience of working in a cross functional team using LEAN tools and techniques
Strong communicator and natural motivator
Experience of operating in a FMCG organisation
Project Management skills
The ability to handle multiple workstreams, whilst being able to effectively prioritise to ensure KPI’s and targets are successfully achieved.
Specific experience of managing continuous improvement processes
Previous budget management experience
Salary – circa £80k + benefits.
Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.