Operations Manager

Operations Manager Full Time, Permanent King's Lynn Very Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits including 18% Pension! In a nutshell… Our client is a leading manufacturer providing solutions to businesses across the UK and overseas. They're leaders in innovation, and design concepts through to completion all on one site. As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the entire plant product manufacturing operations. You will identify and implement improvements in working practices and utilise modern manufacturing techniques. You will play an active part in all weekly meetings and provide key information for the directors. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of managing factory operations. You will drive the development of line leaders whilst identifying improvements to production methods. Therefore, any experience implementing Lean, SPC, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar is a distinct advantage. What's involved for the Operations Manager… Continued development of Line Leaders Improve the quality of production staff through training and or recruitment Manage overtime and recruitment of temp's to ensure targets are met Review current staff levels and shifts patterns and identify and implement changes where necessary Formulate and implement a formal staff training programme for all key areas of production Monitor/control labour costs in line with the budgetary limits Identify and implement improvements to current production methods Formulate and implement an effective management information system to improve the decision making process Monitor/control expenses in line with budgets Ensure that production targets are not only continuously achieved Ensure that the quality standards and cost levels are adhered to in achieving the targets Reduce wastage Ensure that the staff are managed appropriately giving regard to motivation, staff welfare, training, guidance and encouragement Ensure that the plant layout and support system are producing to full capacity What you'll need… Factory management experience is a MUST Experience in managing managers, line leaders or team leaders Experience in implementing systems (e.g. LEAN, (Layout, Kanban, Faxban) SPC, SIX SIGMA, TAGUCCI, KAIZAN Strong management / people development skills In depth knowledge manufacturing processes Ability to implement continuous improvement techniques Benefits for the Operations Manager… Competitive salary Monday to Thursday, 7am - 3:30pm with a 1pm finish on Fridays Excellent working environment Company pension up to 18% 25 days + 8 bank holidays Free parking Life Insurance x 6 Health shield scheme Employee Assistance programme Career development courses Should you be interested in this Operations Manager position then please apply within. Applications from outside the UK will not be considered. 3Sixty Resourcing Ltd is an independent recruitment consultancy based in Peterborough supplying permanent and contract personnel across the UK. We have a wealth of experience operating in the permanent, temporary and contract industry. We take pride in providing the best customer journey for our clients and candidates covering the following areas: Office, Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing & Construction