Operations Director
18 hours ago
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our team at James Walker. As a key member of our Executive Management team, you will be responsible for the successful management of manufacturing operations across our Cockermouth site.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Manage all manufacturing operations, including toolmaking, compounding, extrusion, and moulding processes.
- Set and measure clear KPIs aligned with our strategic plans, focusing on Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service, and People Excellence.
- Ensure product quality meets customer requirements and is produced in compliance with our Quality System.
- Provide strong leadership, develop skills of managers and supervisors, and ensure all employees receive appropriate training.
- Build a quality-focused ethos and promote a 'right first time, can do' culture within the manufacturing departments.
- Work collaboratively with planning, configuration, customer service, purchasing, and engineering functions to deliver high service levels to internal and external customers.
- Engaging leadership style with ability to lead, motivate, and develop individuals and teams.
- Excellent communication, numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Sound knowledge and application of material processing and manufacturing techniques.
- Implementation and measurement of KPIs.
- Setting and management of revenue and capital budgets and expenditure.
- Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement.
- Good understanding of Employment Legislation and H&S, Environmental, and Quality standards and systems.
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Operations Director
1 week ago
Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom James Walker Full timeJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our manufacturing operations at our Cockermouth site. As a key member of our Executive Management team, you will be responsible for the overall management of our manufacturing processes, including toolmaking, compounding, extrusion, materials preparation, moulding, finishing, and...
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Operations Director
1 week ago
Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom James Walker Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our manufacturing operations at our Cockermouth site. As a key member of our Executive Management team, you will be responsible for the overall management of our manufacturing processes, including toolmaking, compounding, extrusion, materials preparation, moulding, finishing, and...
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Operations Director
1 week ago
Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom James Walker Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our manufacturing operations at our Cockermouth site. As a key member of our Executive Management team, you will be responsible for the overall management of our manufacturing processes, including toolmaking, compounding, extrusion, materials preparation, moulding, finishing, and...
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Operations Director
1 week ago
Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom James Walker Full timeJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead our manufacturing operations at our Cockermouth site. As a key member of our Executive Management team, you will be responsible for the overall management of our manufacturing processes, including toolmaking, compounding, extrusion, materials preparation, moulding, finishing, and...
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