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Operations Manager
Greater Manchester
Monday to Friday
c£60,000+
Pension, Life Assurance, Bonus Scheme, Health care, 28 Days Holiday + 8BH
I am working on an exciting opportunity with a global manufacturer based in Greater Manchester. The business is looking to bring in an experienced Operations Manager to the site. This role will report directly to the Site Executive Officer and involves full responsibility for the full production & engineering teams at a manufacturer.
Role Description
- Drive Operational Excellence and Quality
- Lead and mentor Shift Team Leaders and the wider diverse team. With strong proven leadership and team management skills honed through your experience
- Being a people champion, fostering a collaborative approach; working with all departments to promote an engaging culture
- Originate and manage KPI's to ensure alignment with the business objectives whilst ensuring production goals are met and exceeded
- Develop and implement process enhancements to improve workflows and reduce costs
- Establish and maintain a Quality 'Right First-Time' culture
- Overseeing resource planning, budgeting and forecasting for the Production Department
- Defining Capital Expenditure projects within the 3-year planning process
- Promote a safe and collaborative work environment whilst addressing potential risks proactively
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 Years manufacturing experience within a leadership role
- Track record of successfully managing and developing teams and individuals
- Highly experienced with FMCG manufacturing such as food, packaging, plastics, textiles
- Strong communication skills
- Critical thinking and strategy
- Skillset with lean management, H&S and team development
Company Information
As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.
In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV to directly to Ben Watkins at
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
