Manufacturing Operations Lead

3 days ago


Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom James Walker Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Operations Lead to join our team at James Walker. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing multiple manufacturing sites, with experience of driving step changes in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing the business's operational footprint to meet customer requirements while driving efficiency to maximise results. This includes delivering World Class performance through our five UK plants, maximising overseas operational performance of our large gasket service centres, and providing operations best practice guidance to remote manufacturing plants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing the management team and ensuring robust succession and development plans are in place.
  • Engagement, performance, motivation, and the development of skills are critical factors in maximising potential and delivering high performance.
  • Setting the strategic direction, goals, and metrics for global operations and their achievement.
  • Leading on Lean/CI improvement initiatives to raise productivity, quality, customer service, and reduce costs.
  • Reviewing and optimising global logistics.
  • Ensuring the strategy is converted into SMART goals for the Operations team, monitoring, and managing progress against delivery through the management team.
  • Ensuring the workforce is appropriately skilled and developed for the future needs of the business.
  • Ensuring the highest levels of health and safety are maintained by employees at all UK Plants and Gasket/Service Centres.
  • Working closely with other SBUs to promote the sharing of best practice across the Group.
  • Supporting Product Managers to promote products and materials to enhance the reputation of the business across target regions, customers, industries, and applications.

Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annum

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a leading manufacturer and contribute to the company's continued success. We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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