Chorley, Lancashire
Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing
Operations Manager role based in Chorley. Working for a well established FMCG company
Client Details
Our client is a well established service provider based in Chorley.
Description
To lead, manage and continually improve production process, stores and engineering teams, built on LEAN principles, in the achievement of functional objectives that support the Plant and Company Business/Improvement Plan. Work closely with the engineering, service, stores and logistics teams to continuously improve site overall effectiveness ensuring utilisation of production facilities, people development/engagement and a lean culture
To ensure that the company’s vision, values and policies and procedures are adhered to at all times to deliver “best practice” within the production, engineering and stores operations.
Ensure the production/engineering departments comply with Group and plant Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and requirements, analysing the results and ensuring corrective action is implemented to continuously improve the working environment.
Effectively plan, organise and coordinate resources to meet the production and stores requirements of laundering pieces / service delivery to achieve on time in full (OTIF) to the specifications within the client contracts
Run continuous improvement discussions/forums and quality circles to investigate and analyse all production related issues and to ensure ongoing continuous improvement
Develop, propose and agree functional budgets with General Manager (GM), monitoring, managing and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances to agreed targets.
Work with the GM to develop strategic plans for all operational activity and capital requests.
Lead, manage, control and develop all employees (including SOM, absence, performance management, grievances and Health and Safety Training) using SMART objectives during regular review and feedback meetings.
Ensure productivity, cost effectiveness, quality and service in your areas of responsibility.
Profile
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Job Offer
£50,000 to £55,000 plus bonus and benefits