Our client is a market-leading manufacturer of products and solutions utilized across a wide range of industries. Applicants from a wide range of manufacturing backgrounds. They are part of a market-leading pan-European manufacturing group with multiple sites based across the UK and Europe. The Factory Operations Manager position is a senior-level appointment, in which you will assume Operations and Manufacturing responsibility for one of their factories, close to the Stoke on Trent area.Applicants are invited from a wide range of manufacturing backgrounds but must have experience in improving manufacturing operations, whilst coaching, and mentoring teams operations and production teams. You will be an experienced manufacturing professional in which Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement, and lean manufacturing techniques are at the heart of what you do. What's in it for you as Manufacturing Operations Manager:Basic salary circa 48k per annum (NEGOTIABLE), Supported with a high-level bonus scheme, private healthcare, double-digit pension, life assurance, and additional benefitsThe position is initially offered upon a 12-month FTC but may offer future permanent opportunities within the groupPersonal and career development opportunitiesThe opportunity to join a pan-European manufacturing group with a leading product market share and a long-standing reputation for Manufacturing ExcellenceThe product lines manufactured offer market growth opportunities and job security in an ever-growing market sector. Key responsibilities within the Manufacturing Operations Manager position:The strategic development of manufacturing operations across several manufacturing lines throughout the facility, taking the site through to World ClassThe development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, VSM, TPM, etc, across manufacturing operationsPeople Management, including the motivation and mentoring of managers to effectively problem solve and develop their careersYou will be required to demonstrate an ability to introduce processes/procedures across our clients' manufacturing site, which enhance manufacturing output and support the delivery of EBITDA objectives over the next 3 years and significant company growth.The Operations Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for leading the development of an agile, positive, ambitious manufacturing function that has the skills, resources, and capability to become a key enabler of growth, development, and improved business performance over the next 3 years. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Previous experience within a senior-level position, e.g. Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Director, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Factory Manager, General Manager, etc.Leadership and people management skills with the ability to build, motivate, develop, and improve teamsExperience in continuous improvement tools and techniques, and problem-solving techniques within an industrial manufacturing environmentA seasoned manufacturing professional who can work closely with key members of production pushing where required, being robust with colleagues where necessary, and leading from the front, but be prepared to be involved in the day-to-day activities of the shopfloor if this is necessary to achieve enhanced results.IOSH or Nebosh qualified in Health and SafetyIdeally degree qualified or commensurate experienceIf interested, PLEASE APPLY NOW. Keywords - Operations Manager, Operations Director, Production Director, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Manufacturing Director, Factory Manager, General Manager, GM, world-class manufacturing, WCM,
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Manufacturing Operations Manager