Operations Manager

Heritage PS Talent Solutions are working on behalf of our client.

We seek a motivated Operations Manager to lead and support our well established clients operational endeavours, driving efficiency and implementing change strategies. Reporting to the Operations Director and collaborating closely with the Finance and Technical Directors, your responsibilities include coordinating operations, managing budgets, enforcing policies, analysing costs, and ensuring top-notch customer service through streamlined production.

Your role demands a dynamic approach to enhance staff productivity, service quality, and financial sustainability. Strong communication, business acumen, financial proficiency, and leadership are essential, along with adeptness in change management.

Main duties of the Operations Manager:

• Continuously analyse production and operations.
• Manage production workflow and scheduling for optimal efficiency.
• Allocate resources to meet business needs.
• Collaborate on sustainability and growth initiatives.
• Execute strategic plans and departmental enhancements.
• Enhance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure transparency with back-office functions.
• Drive profit through efficiency improvements.
• Support operational changes to meet business demands.
• Assist in compliance and approval processes.
• Aid in warranty resolution.

Requirements of the Operations Manager:

• Business administration degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Proficiency in production planning, especially in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with planning software.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to work with standard costing and variation analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive understanding of various business functions.
• Data management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Change management experience.
• Relationship-building abilities.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Organisational skills.
• Customer service excellence.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

*** We are particularly keen to speak with individuals with a background in Engineering, and with a HGV license / knowledge of HGV. ***

Benefits of the Operations Manager role:

Basic salary up to £50,000 PA DOE plus a range of benefits including:
- Career progression
- Easily accessible Huddersfield, Bradford, Halifax, Elland
- Free parking
- Pension
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Extensive benefits package

For more information on this role, please contact Elly on 0113 8874433.

Closing date is 25.6.2024 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Heritage PS Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour t o respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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If this role is permanent, Heritage PS Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Heritage PS Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business.