Operations Manager - Global OEM - Power Transmission in Elland - CV-Library

Consulo are proud recruitment partners to a Global Market leader in the Manufacturer of Mechanical Power Transmission products used in a diverse range of Heavy Industries including Material Handling, Recycling, Quarrying, Steel, Hydrogen and Oil & Gas

The company employ over 4000 people Globally with manufacturing operations in Europe, USA Middle East, and far east Asia.

In the UK, the company have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager

The Role.

The Operations Manager will oversee the operational effectiveness of the company, ensuring the smooth running and strategic alignment of projects and operational deliverables. This role includes managing all staff across the business, along with driving the business to increase profits through strategic oversight and detailed analysis of process inefficiency, productivity, and quality of deliverables.

Job Overview

Overall responsibility for all operations and operational effectiveness. Accountable for overall performance of all locations including H&S, Quality, Production, OTIF, Site Service]

Responsibilities and Duties

* Support, coach, and develop direct reports in all aspects of their roles to ensure a dynamic and continuously improving work environment.

* Analyse current outputs and drive quantified operational effectiveness.

* Focus on quality, waste reduction and the removal of non-value-added activities.

* Create initiatives to allow better utilisation of personnel and engineers, increasing utilisation for those within the site

* Work with Sales Manager to ensure optimisation of gross margin on existing and future business.

* Ensure Operations Teams have the right headcount, of the right quality and to the required skills matrix by location.

* Review equipment and processes to ensure we have the most effective offering in place to ensure best effectiveness and scalable for business growth.

* Provide a leadership support function to teams and motivate staff to achieve production goals.

Other responsibilities

* Meet legislative and all relevant regulative requirements.

* Ensure the values of are upheld across the organisation.

* Lead on development and monitoring of quality assurance systems.

* Ensure Managing Director is made aware of any delays or shortfalls in operational effectiveness.

* Regular alignment with European colleagues on best practice initiatives.

Requirements

* Bachelors HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or any similar qualification

* Demonstrable track record in an Operation Management position in Engineering or Manufacturing

* Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Operations management, maintenance, engineering and/or process/continuous improvement roles including managing teams of people

* Previous experience working in a Lean environment.

* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus

* Strong understanding of mechanical or rotating equipment e.g Gearboxes, Motors, Pumps, Couplings

This is a full-time position that can be based in West Yorkshire offering the chance to play a pivotal role with a recognised Industry leader, offering an excellent salary & benefits with continued career development opportunities.

To be considered please send me through an updated copy of your cv for immediate consideration