Operations Manager

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• Ensure that all operations are in accordance with site and legislative EHS standards.
• Be the production champion of safe systems of work. Ensure all safety permits and work instructions are being followed in the manufacturing areas.
• Take part in Key Safe Procedure audits and co-ordinate actions arising.
• Drive continuous improvement in housekeeping and champion 5S initiatives on the plant.
• Assist the EHS Manager in developing EHS policies and procedures.
• Champion a zero-injury culture amongst the production teams.

• Provide line management for the shift manufacturing teams including performance and absence management.
• Manage day-to-day plant operations to meet productivity, quality and cost targets.
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager to ensure OTIF delivery for all customers and uninterrupted supply of production packaging & consumables.
• Work with technical management to ensure delivery of key projects and relevant site support is given.
• Develop operating procedures and working practices in line with safety legislation, business needs and quality standards.
• Develop and deliver individual and team development and succession plans in line with business needs.
• Ensure that all staff are appropriately trained for their job roles.
• Management and reporting of production related KPIs.
• Lead the investigation into OEE losses, be they availability, rate or quality with the goal of driving them to zero.
• Assemble the weekly and monthly production plan in conjunction with the Sales team to ensure that Supply, Demand and inventory levels are balanced for all products.
• Interface with the Maintenance and Engineering functions to ensure smooth execution of preventative and reactive maintenance and capital projects.
• Production liaison for overhaul planning activities.
• Work with Engineering on break down and root cause analysis to follow problems through to route cause and appropriate actions.
• Responsible for operational aspects of plant overhauls (cleaning, shutdown and start-up).

• Lead the investigation of deviations from normal process conditions with a focus on finding and addressing root cause.
• Be a champion for continuous improvement.
• Work with the Quality Manager to investigate customer complaints and other quality issues.

• Takes responsibility and ownership of the manufacturing operation
• A degree in business or engineering or significant relevant industry experience.
• A hands‑on individual with an ability to drive forward improvement activities, whilst maintaining a positive working atmosphere across the manufacturing process.
• Experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Capability of achieving cultural change within an organization.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Effective influencing skills at all levels of an organization from shop floor to senior management level.
• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety regulations.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 registered operation.
• A strong focus on process and occupational safety.

In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Ability to act as a coach to all levels in the organization. Seen as willing resource to the organization.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;…