Operations Manager

We have been retained by a specialist manufacturing company based in Dewsbury area to source an Operations Manager to head up their manufacturing site and to improve their current operation. This organisation is in the process of establishing itself as a leader in its field. A fantastic opportunity to help to implement and drive improvements across a growing SME..   Heading up a multi-disciplined team you will be responsible for championing continuous improvement principles throughout the business and refining the manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for:

• Driving operational improvements through the facility in order to meet the overall strategic objectives of the business
• Developing high performing teams who are aligned, and improvement led
• Ensuring that the plan is achieved in order to ensure the monthly budget is achieved and growth is sustained
• Work cross functionally with Engineering and Supply Chain in order to ensure operational objectives are being achieved
• Coach and mentor key team members

  Currently an experienced Production Manager or Operations Manager, you will be experienced in working in a bespoke or project based manufacturing environment. You will have experience of improving shop floor processes, you will be improvement driven and with a strong coaching and leadership style. Analytical, engaging, proactive and driven will all be part of your behavioural profile. It is important that you are a hands-on leader, one who leads by example and operates in a collaborative way.   This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer in order to progress their career. This role offers immediate challenge as well as the opportunity to be involved, and lead, group wide projects.