Operations Manager Job in Milton Keynes, Home Counties Uk
Company:
My client is a global leader in energy conservation, green and sustainable development. For more than 50 years they have been manufacturing energy management systems that are used for energy-efficient day-light savings within the commercial and architectural construction community.
Due to EMEA expansion, the company is opening up a start-up UK Manufacturing/Fabrication facility in Milton Keynes. Working closely with the UK Managing Director US staff, the Plant Manager will be a hands-on person that will support the commercial/strategic focus of this new and significant growth effort.
Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership during the start-up of the facility with the aim of achieving accepted corporate metrics for Quality and Productivity and Customer Satisfaction
• Plan, direct, and manage all lean manufacturing, quality, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and distribution operations toward the achievement of these metrics.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
• Implement best practices, process improvements and organizational development plans.
• Create, analyze and interpret plant performance reports.
• Create and maintain an employee training program.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to launch new products and improve existing designs.
Experience
• Five (5) or more years of manufacturing experience, three (3) years experience at the operations/department management level.
• You must have experience in a bespoke/make-to-order production environment with working experience of textiles, fabrics or other architectural finishes
• Demonstrated record of improvements from applying Lean Manufacturing practices, Total Quality Management and/or similar concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Operations oriented discipline.
• A record of developmental improvement among subordinates.
• Six Sigma, APICS or similar certification.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute in the absence of a dedicated ERP/MRP system.
• A record of developmental improvement among subordinates.
• Able to motivate, influence and train people.
• A 'hands on attitude' that will require strong people management, analytical and problem solving abilities.
In return, our client offers an extremely competitive salary and the amount is negotiable depending on suitability and experience with an industry leading benefits package.
To apply please send your curriculum vitae with a covering letter including details of current remuneration to steven.hull@mackenziestuart.com or for a confidential discussion please call 01133 671214