Operations/Factory Manager

3 weeks ago


Newark on Trent, United Kingdom Reflect Recruitment Group Full time

We are currently looking to recruit a Operations/Factory Manager to lead the Operations and Maintenance departments for a manufacturing company within Newark area.

Do you want an opportunity that would see you join and lead an established, growing and resilient SME plastic manufacturing company who are B-Corp Certified. Are you passionate about bringing the best out in people, inspiring loyalty, commitment and hard work? Are you experienced in manufacturing practices such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and know how to introduce and improve efficiencies? This role sits within the senior management team but would also offer future growth and development opportunities. If so, then this could be the role for you.

You will be responsible for approx 100 shopfloor staff and supervisory staff of 15 and a maintenance team of 6. You will report into the MD and Engineering Director.

So, what does driving this business to the next level look like.
Energy – You need to be bold and energetic as you drive the business forward
Motivating – There are some key permanent employees who are part of the future talent plan who will need mentoring and developing
Production – Making sure the current levels are maintained and can take more for future growth
Manufacturing – Making sure that this area has resources, established KPI’s, training, succession and development where needed
Accountability – Being the head / voice / problem solver

What do you need to apply for this role?
Ensure a safe working environment and promote a safe culture whilst supporting the team with any safety concerns
Customer focused manufacturing background where the customer is seen as key and integral to the ongoing success
Experience across manufacturing and maintenance ideally within plastic manufacturing or rotational moulding
Strong leader with exceptional people skills at all levels
Lead and support a continuous improvement culture
Maintain a flexible approach to working hours and department support as needed

Required Skills and Experience
Demonstrable management experience within a technical business
Qualifications such as Black belt / Green belt / IOSH / Manufacturing
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and able to motivate and direct a team
Must be highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
Provide support, direction via training, guidance and leadership to ensure teams are developed
Deliver and attend briefings to ensure effective communication is maintained at all times
An understanding of Quality, Environment and Health and Safety Management Systems

This role is working largely Monday to Friday however in some instances you may need to be available to see people who work on shifts.

Salary £60k plus production bonus
25 days holiday plus BH (Christmas Shutdown)
Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cash Health Plan
Discounted Gym Membership



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