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Operations Manager

Employer
DR Newitt
Location
East Midlands
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000
Closing date
5 Dec 2021

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Production
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

My client are seeking an Operations Manager who will be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all activities across the site, from material preparation through to despatch, including Health and Safety and Quality. This includes Customer Service and Administration. Responsible for management, support, motivation and development of all direct reports and via Shift Supervision, Team Leaders, material preparation, process technicians, production operators, warehouse and logistics. 

The Role:

  • Responsible for management of all shift personnel and equipment through Shift Supervision
  • Manage and develop all shift personnel ensuring ongoing development and training
  • Carry out annual appraisals, disciplinaries and induction training programmes
  • Ensure compliance to all statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Follow, maintain and improve safety procedures
  • Ensure compliance to all monthly and ad hoc safety training requirements
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment
  • Communicate with the General Manager regarding company policies, system breakdowns, HSE issues.
  • In conjunction with Engineering and Technical Manager, proactively troubleshoot and correct machinery problems to maintain production schedules and maximise machine running time
  • In conjunction with Engineering and Technical Manager, ensure compliance to preventative maintenance programmes
  • In conjunction with Engineering and Technical Manager ensure plant services are operating safely and efficiently
  • Continual review of plant equipment to ensure optimal safety and operating efficiencies.

The Candidate:

  • Proven experience in a similar role (5/10 years)
  • Strong hands on leadership experience
  • Ability to develop, lead and motivate others
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
  • Demonstrates experiences of making sound judgement under pressure
  • Mechanical or process engineering background would be beneficial  
  • Ability to lead and promote Lean manufacturing initiatives
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Salary - £60,000

Basic 40 hours. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. 

Company

Job vacancies from DR Newitt DR Newitt provide recruitment services to the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Worldwide FMCG market, including manufacturing, engineering and technical jobs. Established as a recruitment agency in 2002, DR Newitt’s experience of working with customers in these core markets enables us to be a key partner in the job supply chain.DR Newitt delivers permanent, contract and interim recruitment services via specialist divisions for:

  • Executive Management Jobs
  • FMCG Jobs
  • Food Jobs
  • Engineering Jobs
  • Manufacturing Jobs
  • Jobs in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
  • Scottish Jobs

For your perfect job, call or email us

Edinburgh Office 0131 226 5060 

Manchester Office 0161 833 0181

Email us your CV to register@drnewitt.com

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0131 226 5060
Location
38 Melville Street
Edinburgh
EH3 7HA
United Kingdom

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