Operations Manager
The primary role of the Operations Manager is to oversee and coordinate daily activities to achieve maximum efficiency, safety, and quality. You will be responsible for driving area improvements and personal growth within your team.
This position involves managing people and production in a safe working environment, adhering to relevant quality and Health and Safety procedures, and maintaining housekeeping standards. Key responsibilities include:
* Safety & Quality: Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to all relevant quality and Health and Safety procedures, and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
* Critical thinking: Follow production schedules, anticipate, and solve problems as they arise to ensure efficient operations.
* Drive and Planning: Organize timely material delivery and cross-training to meet and exceed production targets.
* People Management: Motivate and communicate effectively with operators, monitor Time and Attendance for payroll, holidays, and acceptable levels, and maintain discipline in safety and quality.
* Communication: Effectively communicate with other departments to resolve issues promptly and achieve targets.
Requirements:
* Education: Certificate or Diploma level qualification.
* Training and Development: Further training an advantage, especially in manufacturing excellence, Lean activities, people management, etc.
* IT Skills: Reasonable Microsoft packages and ERP skills.
* Experience: At least 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Achievement: Proven track record of achieving targets.
* Communication and Influencing: Natural communicator and influencer.
* Problem-solving Abilities: Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to addressing issues.
* Organizational and Time-management Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Understanding of Safety, Quality, and On-time Delivery: Keen understanding of the importance of safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
* Forward-thinking and Solution-focused: Forward-thinking - Solution-focused.
* Drive to Achieve and Resilience: Drive to achieve and resilience to overcome issues.