Operations Manager

Operations Manager

£65k-£75k with competitive package

Devon

Looking for an operations role with ….

• A supportive Site Lead who is hands-on and involved
• Have invested well in their kit and infrastructure on site
• Have long standing customer relationships
• Continually develop products that hit the mark and gain market share

The Operations Manager is always a key role in manufacturing.  This Production role will suit someone who is ambitious, wanting to develop their career in a business with a successful journey into future growth.  The site is constantly investing, and they have a strong track record of operational attainment.  Manufacturing on trend product ranges supplying multiple major retailers, there is a great balance of complexity and diversity in the operation.  Managing all manufacturing areas, liaising with technical, planning and logistics provides a variety of responsibility to prioritise and manage.  The team are motivated and experienced so a great environment and expertise to work alongside.

What will the role involve?

• As the Operations Manager you would drive day to day performance ensuring quality and customer service are centre to the KPI’s.
• Leadership and development of your team ensuring they can be their best and are developed on their own career path.
• Reporting into the Head of Operations with the autonomy to deliver the manufacturing agenda.
• Working as part of a cross functional team, communicating vital operational information to ensure that all teams understand the priorities for the day, week and month.
• Further development of a continuous improvement culture within the site where everyone has accountability and helps promote an improvement culture.
• Taking the lead in production making key decisions around product integrity and technical issues.
• Working to deadlines and to customer time constraints prioritising with organised and effective planning.
• Continually setting out best practice in operations management, reporting on key deliverables.

In terms of background the ideal candidate will have:

• A manufacturing management background ideally in an FMCG or food environment.
• Examples of delivering operational targets through teams in fast paced environments.
• Previous success of developing teams and developing strong engagement plans.
• Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders to deliver success in operations.
• Able to demonstrate a proactive approach to continuous improvement and ability to drive and be involved in added value projects.
• Ability to plan, prioritise the key areas within operations having both a strategic and tactical approach.
• Strong communication skills – visible in the factory, approachable. Clear and concise in written and presentation format.

A site that has a clear investment strategy for the next 3 years alongside strong, long term, customer relationships is a great attraction for an Operational candidate looking for their next move.  To find out more please send a full CV to Colette in the Novus Team.