Operations Manager

Operations Manager Colchester Up to 70,000 Our client is a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Colchester, producing a range of precision-engineered parts and equipment for demanding customer specifications. They are recruiting an Operations Manager to take full accountability for manufacturing and production operations across the site, leading a team of 100+ staff across press shop, assembly, moulding, die-cast and maintenance departments, plus responsibility for Health and Safety, Quality and Warehouse functions. Reporting to the Finance and Operations Director, this role sits on the senior management team and carries 5 direct reports. The RoleFull accountability for safety, quality, cost and delivery across all production departmentsDirect oversight of Health and Safety, Quality, Maintenance and Warehouse functionsLead, coach and develop a large multi-department manufacturing team, setting objectives and KPIs and reviewing ongoing performanceManage and update production plans daily, weekly and monthly to meet customer requirementsLiaise with departmental managers on stock throughput and resource planningDrive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and modern manufacturing principles, identifying process and training deficienciesPerform root cause analysis and resolve operational problemsContribute to manufacturing strategy, policy and procedure at senior management levelEnsure compliance with health, ..... full job details .....