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Morson Talent

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Engineering

AI generated summary

  • You need 2+ years in operational management, a degree in manufacturing, lean manufacturing and engineering qualifications, strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • You will oversee manufacturing processes, manage projects and teams, ensure quality and safety standards, optimize production methods, and track performance metrics while supporting strategic objectives.

Requirements

  • Experience
  • People Management
  • Working with pharmaceutical containment equipment
  • Qualifications
  • Manufacturing qualification to degree level
  • Minimum 2 years overall Operational management experience
  • Lean manufacturing qualification
  • Relevant engineering qualification
  • Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Negotiation skills
  • The ability to address operational concerns and issues, monitoring overall customer satisfaction.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail with an ability to respond to high-pressure situations
  • Read and interpret contracted documentation
  • Knowledge
  • An understanding of QA, issues & rectification
  • An understanding of Health and Safety legislations
  • Additional Factors
  • Team Player
  • Work flexibly in line with business needs

Responsibilities

  • - Provide full control and take responsibility of all activities within the entire manufacturing process, from the purchasing of materials, production and quality.
  • - Management of all capital equipment projects from engineering group handover to customer delivery/acceptance.
  • - Supporting business to achieve performance targets and customer delivery expectations.
  • - As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be expected to report performance of your departments as well as contribute to the identification, formulation, and execution of strategic objectives for the Business.
  • - Take full responsibility of working to our Vision, Mission and Core Values and ensuring your team members buy in.
  • - The Operations Manager has daily contact with his/her direct reports (Production Manager, Senior Buyer & the QHSE Officer), as well as the Exec Team (CEO, Operations Director & Finance Director).
  • - Regular communication with HR and other technical departments is also expected.
  • - Plan, organise and direct the Manufacturing Process of the Business.
  • - Support the Production Manager with their regular/weekly Production meetings ensuring project plans are on target or instigate recovery plans if schedule slippage is identified.
  • - Overall responsibility for the Fabrication, Technical Assembly and Site Services Departments ensuring work is planned in and completed within budget and project requirements.
  • - Overall responsibility for Logistics planning and execution, ensuring product delivery to customer’s site within timeframe and budget.
  • - Management of Materials Control to ensure internal supply chain deliverables are on time, every time.
  • - Provide pre-order Labour forecasts for the Production Team for non-standard sales enquiries ensuring Labour budgets are relevant and achievable from a timeline and a budget perspective.
  • - Carry out ongoing reviews of the Production Team’s working methods ensuring most cost-effective methods of production are utilised through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous improvements.
  • - Initiate plans and processes which minimise manufacturing costs through effective utilisation of manpower, equipment, and materials.
  • - Provide input into continual improvement of product designs to maximise cost savings.
  • - Establish, monitor and report on key metrics for product Fabrication, Technical Assembly and Site Services investigating and reporting where deviations occur.
  • - Ensure Direct Labour efficiencies for all areas of Production are achieved.
  • - Ensure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customer’s expectations.
  • - Improve manpower utilisation within existing departments and processes.
  • - Overall management of QA to ensure the Business develops within a controlled and structured framework.
  • - Support Business R&D projects offering technical and commercial advice as well as resources to assist in specific developments when required.
  • - Overall responsibility of maintaining and improving housekeeping in all operational areas.
  • - Track the competence of your team members and provide leadership and development as required to achieve business and personal objectives.
  • - Work with HR to arrange and oversee training and development of employees to ensure Production targets are achieved.
  • - Overall management of Health and Safety throughout the site, working with the QHSE officer.
  • - Ensure all Company procedures relating to time, attendance, performance and conduct are followed and adhered to, and appropriate action taken as necessary and in conjunction with the HR department and company policies and procedures.
  • - Work alongside other areas of the business i.e. Aftersales in order to achieve overall business objectives.
  • - Overall responsibility for the effective operational running of the Production Team.
  • - Overall responsibility for the effective running of stores department.
  • - Lead, alongside HR, in all People Management issues such as recruitment, performance management and employee relations issues.
  • - Check and measure team performance against project deliverables, milestone dates and KPI’s.
  • - Provide valuable input into the Executive Team & HR for business development.
  • - Actively participate in Management Team meetings.
  • - Prepare reports, plans and financial information as required.
  • - Overall management and control of departmental expenditure within agreed budgets.
  • - Carry out monthly 1:1’s with your direct reports.
  • - Ensure full and thorough annual appraisals and objective setting for your direct reports and in line with business and departmental objectives.
  • - Share expertise and keep up to date with developments.
  • - Maintain an effective working relationship with all teams within the business.
  • - Contribute to the ongoing development of the business, its people and processes.
  • - Participate in other duties as and when required.
  • - Comply with all policies and procedures within the company.
  • - Carry out all duties with regard to and ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • - Work with all employees within the company in the fulfilment of our vision, mission and core values.
  • - Ensure that you remain compliant with health and safety regulations and accepted safe practice at all times.
  • - Report any health and safety issues or contraventions witnessed anywhere within the business using the correct channels.

FAQs

What is the location for the Operations Manager position?

The location for the Operations Manager position is Huddersfield.

Who does the Operations Manager report to?

The Operations Manager reports to the Operations Director.

What departments will the Operations Manager be responsible for?

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the Production Manager, Senior Buyer, and QHSE Officer.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Operations Manager?

The primary responsibilities include overseeing all activities within the manufacturing process, managing capital equipment projects, and supporting the business in achieving performance targets and customer delivery expectations.

How often will the Operations Manager communicate with the Executive Team?

The Operations Manager will have regular daily contact with the Executive Team, which includes the CEO, Operations Director, and Finance Director.

What experience is essential for the Operations Manager position?

Essential experience includes people management and a minimum of 2 years in overall operational management.

Is a specific qualification required for this role?

Yes, a manufacturing qualification to degree level is required, along with preferable qualifications like Lean manufacturing and relevant engineering qualifications.

What skills are necessary for the Operations Manager?

Necessary skills include excellent interpersonal communication, organizational abilities, team leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to monitor customer satisfaction.

Will the Operations Manager have any involvement in health and safety?

Yes, the Operations Manager will have overall management responsibility for Health and Safety throughout the site and will work closely with the QHSE officer.

What type of manufacturing approach will the Operations Manager utilize?

The Operations Manager will utilize Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency in production processes.

Are there opportunities for training and development for employees under the Operations Manager's supervision?

Yes, the Operations Manager will work with HR to arrange and oversee training and development for employees to achieve production targets.

What is expected of the Operations Manager in terms of reporting?

The Operations Manager is expected to report performance of their departments and contribute to strategic objectives for the business regularly.

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Employees
1969
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With a unique 50-year heritage of innovative recruitment, Morson Talent is a business with unrivalled sector knowledge, trusted relationships, highly skilled expertise and a consistent personal approach that our clients, contractors, candidates and employees continue to value. You will find our influence and people across a number of sectors; aerospace, automotive, construction, IT & digital, manufacturing, maritime, nuclear, professional services and rail. We are innovators with people at our heart, we sit processes and technology around our people to deliver smarter solutions, better experiences and successful outcomes. Our independence and depth of offer means that we think and operate differently; giving you access to the right people at the right time, we listen, understand and develop solutions for you. We combine specialist expertise to bring unrivalled flexibility, with the commercial agility and a willingness to go the extra mile that you would expect from a family-formed culture. We are people who love working with people. We are ambitious for you. We care. It’s our specialist expertise that people come for and it’s the personal experience that they stay for. Welcome to Morson Talent, placing people first. Morson Talent is part of the diverse Morson Group who has an outstanding reputation for delivering consultancy, design, technology, training, screening and people solutions around the world. Our group of connected businesses comprises of Morson Talent, Morson Projects, Vital, Human Resources, Anderselite, The Bridge IT and Waldeck.