Operations Manager

Corby
-60,000 - -70,000 + bonus and benefits

Overview:
This long-established and highly regarded supplier of quality finishes to the construction and aligned sectors is looking to make an absolutely key appointment to the senior management team. This role will be as Operations Manager for the business and will require someone with an established pedigree in running production operations.

There is a clear progression to becoming a director in the business in the next 2-3 years so will require someone with ambition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the full spectrum of operational activity across the business ensuring efficiency, quality and performance across a two shift production operation.
• Lead all day to day operations across production and the wider business.
• Manage the production teams through shift managers.
• Manage production, stock control, logistics, purchasing and facilities.
• Drive operational efficiency, workflow improvements and performance across production.
• Set the culture, drive standards and gain respect through proactive, agile leadership.
• Support strategic decision-making alongside senior leadership.

Person Specification:

• A hands-on commercially aware operational leader with strong technical grounding in production environments and a genuine desire and drive to grow into a senior leadership role.
• Significant experience gained in production and operations environments.
• Preferably a degree or similar in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Prove experience managing production operations teams through direct report cohorts.
• Detailed understanding of production workflows, efficiency and time management.
• An ability to set and drive standards through active KPI measurements.
• A practical solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally some form of hands on knowledge of mechanical / electrical systems.

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