Manufacturing Operations Manager

2 days ago


East Midlands, United Kingdom Grafton Recruitment Full time

**Job Title:** Manufacturing Operations Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our busy production team in the East Midlands area.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a positive can-do attitude and experience in a similar field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procurement and testing of all production materials, goods and services within defined areas
  • Management of all aspects of clay extraction, stockpiling, blending and usage
  • Overseeing all aspects of daily Kiln & Dryer operations
  • Co-ordination of product development and innovation
  • Management of the Factory Quality Assurance system - ISO 9001
  • Management of the Factory Environmental & Energy systems - ISO 14001
  • Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives
  • People Management, motivation, and structured development of the technical and quality team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives through Team working
  • Rigorous application of IMS Tools and Techniques to generate continuous improvement
  • Implementation of and adherence to all company and factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality.

You will need:

  • To be able to demonstrate managerial experience
  • Knowledge of Kiln & Dryer Operations
  • Knowledge of quarrying operations (ideally to minimum 8.1(d) standard)
  • A high degree of self-motivation
  • The ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business
  • The ability to understand, accept and achieve targets & deadlines
  • Demonstrable organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures
  • A high degree of computer literacy and numeracy and a competent user of all Microsoft applications
  • Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team
  • Demonstrable ability to implement structured problem solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate

Salary: up to £50k (depending on experience)

About the Role:
This is an excellent opportunity to join Grafton Recruitment as a Manufacturing Operations Manager and take your career to the next level.



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