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Operations Manager

Ref: AS8713112

March, UK

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Operational Excellence
  • Team Leadership
  • Continuous Improvement

About the candidate

Our candidate is a seasoned Operations Manager with robust experience in the high-volume food manufacturing sector, predominantly within companies with a strong national presence. They excel in steering production teams towards achieving top-notch performance in key areas like safety, quality, and efficiency. With a solid track record of implementing operational improvements and sustaining production excellence, they are a proven leader who successfully manages complex operational processes and resolves production challenges due to seasonal demands.

Thanks to their data-driven approach, they have consistently led initiatives that result in significant operational efficiencies—such as a noteworthy 15% increase in overall equipment effectiveness. Their strengths are complemented by excellent communication and collaboration skills, facilitating strong partnerships across various functional teams to enhance production outcomes.

What makes them great?

  • Productivity Enhancement: Strategically enhanced operational tools leading to a 15% boost in equipment effectiveness and a drastic reduction in waste.
  • Team Performance Optimisation: Implemented performance metrics that uplifted team engagement, resulting in a 20% improvement in labor utilization.
  • Operational Analysis & Improvement: Proficient at leading cross-functional teams in high-stake environments to achieve and exceed production targets.

Areas of expertise

  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Adept at deploying initiatives that boost equipment effectiveness and reduce waste, directly enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Skilled in building and motivating production teams, improving labor utilization by 20% through enhanced engagement and accountability techniques.
  • Operational Excellence Tools: Expertise in introducing and managing tools like root cause analysis and Gemba walks to pinpoint and rectify inefficiencies.