Factory Manager

Ref: 399599

Birmingham, United Kingdom

£80,000

• Permanent
• Expert In Operational Excellence
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Efficiency Improvement Leader

About the candidate

An experienced Factory Manager based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, brings over two decades of professional expertise in Operations, Operational Excellence (OpEx), and Business Improvement. With a doctoral degree and training in Lean Six Sigma, this candidate has a solid foundation in driving process optimisation, waste reduction, and large-scale continuous improvement initiatives across various industries. Demonstrated leadership capabilities are evident by a proven track record in leading high-performing teams and implementing sustainable organisational changes.

What makes them great?

• Cost Savings: Spearheaded initiatives leading to significant cost reductions, including a material and packaging variance project that saved up to 0.25M.
• Efficiency Improvements: Enhanced operational efficacy, managing projects that increased waste recording from 30% to 88% and improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness by 18%.
• Leadership: Managed diverse teams across multiple shifts and locations, instilling best practices and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Areas of expertise

• Operations Management: Exceptional skills in overseeing factory operations, ensuring optimal production performance and quality standards are met consistently.
• Continuous Improvement: Skilled in leading Kaizen events and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Project Management: Capable of handling complex Capex projects, managing budgets, and delivering projects that meet set financial targets.