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Operations Manager required for our leading family run Sudbury based manufacturing client. Our client is looking for someone not afraid to take on a challenge, make changes within a business whilst maintaining strong working relationships with staff to come on board and work very closely with the operations director as the senior operations coordinator. If you are seeking a new challenging role where your skills and experience in analysing existing operations, then finding more productive means of achieving not just day to day process but accreditations, HR, compliance, lean manufacturing, health & safety, the list goes on, this Operations Manager role is for you!.
The role
- Carrying out ISO audits and delivering relevant training as part of this in order to drive quality improvements where possible
- Work with the Operations Director to develop internal standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the business, in order to achieve high quality products and excellent service that is both sustainable and profitable
- Design and implement training and development plans, and a performance management process for all staff alongside operations director
- Manage the day-to-day HR function, including reviewing policies, maintaining staff records securely and process annual leave and sickness requests/forms
- Manage all aspects of Health and Safety within the building on a day-to-day basis, delivering training and upgrading process where necessary to ensure compliance with regulation and cultural standards
- Work across the business to identify processes to drive efficiency and productivity in line with lean manufacturing techniques
- Review H&S policy with Directors, ensure that any changes in guidance or legislation are included in the policy and adopted by the company
- Manage fleet and facilities (electricity contract, insurance etc), liaising with utility companies as required
Required Experience
- Essential to possess strong ISO knowledge in ISO9001 and ISO1400 implementing and maintaining to a high standard
- Previous experience within a manufacturing/production/print environment
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Outstanding organisation skills with the drive to find solutions of making changes within the business
- Experience of overseeing and managing Health & Safety processes within an organisation
- Ability to deal with people of all levels
- Experience of Lean Manufacturing theory and process - qualifications in this would be beneficial
Benefits to you
- Competitive salary £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- Opportunity to really make your mark
- Excellent career opportunity
- Free Parking
- Free refreshments for all employees
- Complete Christmas site shut down
- Annual health check
- Referral programme
- Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30 - 5; Friday 8.30 - 2.30pm (Flexi-hours negotiable)
- 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
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