Site Operations Manager, Kent

Job Description

Client

A brand NEW position for an Operations Manager has become available at our client based in Kent for a company who have been market leaders in their industry for many years.
Our exclusive client is a highly regarded manufacturing business. The business offers a great range of branded and own-label products to top-tier retailers. Focusing on developing and supporting their employees to produce great quality products, made safely and sustainably, delivered to retailers on time every time.

To further support a collaborative team, our client now wishes to appoint an experienced Operations Manager possessing a track record of success within FMCG manufacturing.

Efficiently managing and co-ordinating all aspects of our core manufacturing processes while driving a culture of operational and engineering excellence, safe working practices, customer service and continuous learning and improvement across all areas.

The role:

• Ensure that all manufacturing teams across the site achieve Operational target levels on Key Performance Indicators i.e., OEE, Conformance to Plan, Line Efficiency and Conformance to Changeover
• Work with Operations & Engineering managers to develop and implement a best practice-Operational Excellence programme (including TPM & engineering excellence)
• Work with the extended Operations team (customer service, planning, warehouse, & logistics) to streamline end to end business processes & simplify ways of working
Ensure robust & optimised forward looking planning process/SKU optimisation thought leadership to maximise efficiency, service & P&L
•Lead SNR project managers, ensuring full support & accountability for NPD, EPD & business programmes
•Support the development of a 5-year plan for spares cost/contractor optimisation, overhaul optimisation and electricity/energy waste reduction
•Develop & manage supplier performance scorecards & processes, holding suppliers accountable to delivery of KPI’s, building strong partnerships & ensuring value for money on all manufacturing & engineering supplier relationships & contractors
•Management Develop and maintain People Development Culture for the Manufacturing & Engineering Department Including PDR, training & succession planning
•Ensure all staff work within accordance to the company’s Hygiene, Health and Safety regulations.
The candidate:
•Detailed knowledge of best practice Manufacturing and Engineering
•Demonstrable delivery of operational excellence principles that have been fully sustained and embedded.
•Track record of developing and implementing transformational change programs that realise performance improvement through structure, capability and ways of working
•Proven leadership ability & ability to lead & inspire teams & individuals
•Proven continuous improvement knowledge & transformation deployment
•Strong strategic project management skills with the ability to influence multi-functional teams to deliver complex projects
•Computer literate
•Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the contribution Manufacturing can make to the business's financial performance
•P&L Budget management experience
•Strong knowledge of food manufacturing, hygiene, quality systems, health and safety

Due to the high number of applications, you will only be contacted if your CV is of interest to the role