Position : Operations Manager, Production Manager

Location : Bradford

Sector : Non-food manufacturing, electrical and mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing and production

Salary : -50,000 - -60,000

Please note : due to the need for security clearance, we can only consider UK passport holders for this role

About the Role :

Leading a team of about 60 people, you will bring motivation and strategic vision into an electro-mechanical assembly facility.

Taking responsibility for safety. quality, delivery, cost and people, you will ensure that the operation runs to its expected high levels of efficiency

The detail :

• Manage, lead and coach the production team and department leaders
• Track succession planning and staff development through the appraisal and objective setting process.
• Ensure supply of people, parts & equipment for the short, medium and long term
• Define, acquire & manage resource requirements in terms of space, efficiency, manpower, tools & equipment to meet current commitments and future growth requirements.
• To deliver yearly, monthly & weekly revenue plans.
• Create a master production plan
• Develop internal strategy to improve and grow the operations team
• Maintain key performance indicators and operational excellence in line with business objectives.
• Identification of and mitigating action of risk & opportunity within all operational aspects of the business plans.
• Ensure all HS&E requirements are supported, maintained, updated and complied with in conjunction with the HS&E Manager.
• Work with the QA team on issues which arise and drive a quality mindset that is at the forefront of all employee''s actions.
• Full responsibility for production team leaders, production operators, stores and production engineering.
• Engage with input to customer bids, generating proposals and submitting costings for existing and new products. Ensure this quoted information for operations translates into reality when the bid converts to a firm order.
• Be the customer and supplier point of contact for escalation outside of the normal communication channels.

About You

• UK Passport holder
• Degree qualified with a good engineering technical background.
• Implementing and sustaining continuous improvement activities within a production environment is essential.
• Experience working within an electro-mechanical environment preferre
• P&L experience would be of benefit.
• Operations management and leadership experience preferably within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience of ERP essential - SAP specific would be of benefit.
• Experience of working within a project.
• Ability to manage specific resolution & improvement projects.
• Experience of delivering business change within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience of business risk management.
• Experience with & implementation of operational excellence tools would be of benefit.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills with the drive and ability to motivate and inspire multi-functional teams to achieve business targets.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure.

What is on offer ?

• Basic salary -50,00060,000
• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle car scheme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week''s worth of annual leave each year
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gym)

Key Words : electrical and mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing and production, Operations manager, production manager, Bradford

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we''re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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