Operations Manager – Manufacturing/ Production

Craigavon, County Armagh
Adecco

Job Advertisement: Operations Manager – Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Join Our Team!
Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking for an exciting opportunity in the manufacturing industry? Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to lead their operations in Craigavon, with a focus on achieving financial and operational excellence while prioritising Environmental, Health, and Safety standards.

Position: Operations Manager
Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: Up to 50,000 (dependent on experience) + 10% bonus

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 22 days of holiday plus 9 bank holidays, pension, life cover, and Westfield Medical Cover.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, totalling a 39-hour week with a 30-minute unpaid break.
• Additional Perks: Free onsite parking, annual Christmas shutdown (up to 2 weeks), annual health checks, and a Christmas savings scheme. Participate in salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and electric cars!

Your Mission:
Lead operations at a single manufacturing depot, achieving short and medium-term objectives aligned with the corporate business plan while ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Accountabilities

Monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to maximise productivity, optimise resources, prioritise spending and achieve Volume and Quality targets

• Prioritise production based on current manning levels
• Liaise with contracts team to align production activity with customer expectations
• Analyse stock levels against contract requirements and prioritise production based on availability
• Manage production activity based on current sales volume
• Analyse transport capacity and prioritise deliveries based on availability
• Advise key stakeholders on production/sales levels and activities
• Ensure the supply of prefab steel to meet daily production targets
• Allocate production activity by capacity, transferring out of depot where appropriate

Research, evaluate and recommend investments in technology, capital, equipment, systems or other assets that will enhance the depots production capabilities

• Investigate and analyse production deviations from optimum
• Plan and implement corrective actions to counteract deviations
• Contact suppliers to acquire quotations and establish time frames
• Create reports to ensure cost neutral impacts of implementation
• Create project teams and action plans
• Conduct risk assessments and method statements for various suppliers
• Coordinate local trade companies to support implementation of new processes
• Implement policies and procedures in line with new ways of working
• Supply training to relevant members in new standard operating procedures

Develop and implement a variety of operating policies and procedures in conjunction with corporate subject matter experts to ensure that the depot meets it current and future targets and standards

• Participate in scheduled health and safety observations, monitor correct working practises and take corrective action where appropriate
• Participate in stock take
• Participate in CARES audit
• Undertake risk assessments
• Monitor the quality and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures

Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of functional professionals or other professionals to ensure that the plant meets its established targets and standards

• Conduct interviews for internal and external candidates
• Complete induction, on boarding and probationary reviews in a timely manner
• Evaluate individual’s performance and set objectives for the future
• Conduct Performance reviews within timescales
• Manage poor performance
• Manage attendance and timekeeping
• Conduct Investigations, Disciplinary and Grievance procedures in line with company policy
• Ensure HR and Payroll are provided with data and documentation as and when required
• Seek advice from HR, Occupational Health or other support agencies e.g. ACAS, EEF

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in an operations management role, preferably within the steel , engineering or manufacturing industry.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor costs and production efficiency.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Familiarity with technical competencies such as SAP, ARMA, MapEx, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about driving operational excellence and making a significant impact we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!

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