Manufacturing Operations Manager

3 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Manufacturing Operations Manager

Birmingham-based Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

The Manufacturing Operations Manager is responsible for creating and developing a site maintenance function, establishing policies and procedures to ensure best practice. This role includes providing a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment, taking responsibility for planned service maintenance schedules, and preparing the annual maintenance budget.

  • Direct line management, coaching, and training of the Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance team
  • Project management of M.E projects to support site development and launch
  • Planning the workload for specific major projects during production shutdown periods
  • Leading cross-functional, on-time, on-cost product launches
  • Preparing RFQ's, contract reviews, and risk management
  • Supporting continuous improvement activities
  • Liasing with outside contractors as needed
  • Ensuring satisfactory completion of agreed work by staff or contractors
  • Coordinating running changes efficiently
  • Managing plant interface to meet program targets and driving corrective actions based on impact in terms of frequency and total time stoppages
Main Objectives and Results:

This role requires a strong background in manufacturing operations, preferably with experience as a Maintenance manager or supervisor, and the ability to manage, train, and coach others.



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