Manufacturing Operations Director

2 weeks ago


essex, United Kingdom Innovate Full time
Job Description

Manufacturing Manager

£50,000

Essex

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing, ensuring that products are produced efficiently, effectively, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership and collaboration skills to drive a high-performance culture and achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and allocate manufacturing resources to meet production needs and deadlines.
  • Ensure product quality meets customer expectations and industry standards.
  • Develop and implement efficient management practices to drive team performance and engagement.
  • Lead training and development activities to enhance team capabilities.
Manufacturing Output
  • Oversee the production team to achieve profitable and efficient operations, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality and cost.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
  • Encourage evidence-based problem-solving to ensure prompt and effective issue resolution.
  • Develop and track relevant KPIs to drive business performance and achieve objectives.
House Keeping & Quality
  • Ensure compliance with business and quality management systems, including ISO9001.
  • Ensure timely closure of audit actions.
Continuous Improvement
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement among production teams and apply best-practice manufacturing concepts to enhance efficiency.
  • Develop and implement programs to boost productivity, reduce costs, and improve output.
  • Promote and support the enhancement of workplace organization and productivity.
  • Develop functional papers and processes that follow best practices.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Support the NPI process and manage any impact on production through the Cell Leaders.
Finance
  • Work with Finance to develop a budget for areas of responsibility.
  • Manage budget for areas of responsibility.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to prepare and manage CAPEX budget.
Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety (OHSE)

The role holder is accountable for supporting the company's policies, practices, and standards for health and safety, taking action on danger spots, and reporting near misses to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Requirements

  • Proven team management experience, ideally in complex industrial settings.
  • A proven track record of delivering efficiency gains through quality approaches, change management strategies, issue-solving techniques, and continuous improvement techniques.
  • A hands-on understanding of relevant business KPIs to drive long-term performance gains.

  • Operations Director

    1 week ago


    essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Job Title: Head of OperationsJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our manufacturing transformation and drive operational excellence in delivery lead time, cost, productivity, safety, quality, and people management.About the Role:Develop and implement strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery,...

  • Operations Director

    1 week ago


    essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Job Title: Head of OperationsJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our manufacturing transformation and drive operational excellence in delivery lead time, cost, productivity, safety, quality, and people management.About the Role:Develop and implement strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery,...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago


    Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Operations Manager - Manufacturing TransformationWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing transformation of our client's business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, lead time, cost, and...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago


    Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Operations Manager - Manufacturing TransformationWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing transformation of our client's business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, lead time, cost, and...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago


    Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Operations Manager - Manufacturing TransformationWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing transformation of our client's business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, lead time, cost, and...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago


    Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Operations Manager - Manufacturing TransformationWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing transformation of our client's business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, lead time, cost, and...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago


    Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Operations Manager - Manufacturing TransformationWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing transformation of a leading business in Essex. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, lead time, cost,...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago


    Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Operations Manager - Manufacturing TransformationWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing transformation of our client's business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, lead time, cost, and...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago


    Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Operations Manager - Manufacturing TransformationWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing transformation of our client's business. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, lead time, cost, and...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago


    Essex, United Kingdom SC4 Recruitment Limited Full time

    Operations Manager - Manufacturing TransformationWe are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing transformation of a leading business in Essex. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, lead time, cost,...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Innovate Full time

    Job Title: Manufacturing ManagerAt Innovate, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing, ensuring that products are produced efficiently, effectively, and to the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities:Team...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Innovate Full time

    Job Title: Manufacturing ManagerAt Innovate, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing, ensuring that products are produced efficiently, effectively, and to the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities:Team...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Ltd Full time

    ### Job Summary We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operations to new heights. As the General Manager, you will draw on your extensive knowledge of the packaging industry to drive and optimize site performance, ensuring that all operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and excellence. ### Key...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Ltd Full time

    ### Job Summary We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operations to new heights. As the General Manager, you will draw on your extensive knowledge of the packaging industry to drive and optimize site performance, ensuring that all operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and excellence. ### Key...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Ltd Full time

    About the CompanyExtension Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be working with a leading paper packaging company, seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their manufacturing operations to new heights.About the General Manager RoleThe General Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the site's business activities, including overseeing sales,...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Ltd Full time

    About the CompanyExtension Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be working with a leading paper packaging company, seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their manufacturing operations to new heights.About the General Manager RoleThe General Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the site's business activities, including overseeing sales,...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Ltd Full time

    ### Job Summary We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operations to new heights. As the General Manager, you will draw on your extensive knowledge of the packaging industry to drive and optimise site performance, ensuring that all operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and excellence. ### Key...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Ltd Full time

    ### Job Summary We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our client's manufacturing operations to new heights. As the General Manager, you will draw on your extensive knowledge of the packaging industry to drive and optimise site performance, ensuring that all operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and excellence. ### Key...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Extension Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their manufacturing operations to new heights. As the General Manager, you will draw on your extensive knowledge of the packaging industry to drive and optimise site performance, ensuring that all operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and excellence. **Key...


  • Essex, United Kingdom Extension Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Extension Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their manufacturing operations to new heights. As the General Manager, you will draw on your extensive knowledge of the packaging industry to drive and optimise site performance, ensuring that all operations meet the highest standards of efficiency and excellence. **Key...