Operations Director

18 hours ago


Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom James Walker Full time
About the Role

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.
Requirements
  • 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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