West Yorkshire Manufacturer

Job Description: Manufacturing Operations Manager Position: Full time Reports to: Managing Director Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 dependant on experience + Performance based bonus The Company Yorkshire Laser & Fabrications are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to co-ordinate and lead the manufacturing team and support functions, at their fast-paced modern West Yorkshire facility. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for managing and continually improving all the manufacturing-related functions to ensure Health & Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost control. This is a hands-on role working with a highly collaborative team. Duties & Responsibilities Generating and maintaining the production plan through the MRP & scheduling systems Direct and oversee operational teams in achieving the production plan Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Quality and Health and Safety (maintaining companies accreditation in ISO 9001 & 14001) Collaboration with the Sales department to ensure effective production planning Effectively communicate results and action plans to all employees and managers Plan and deliver Continuous Improvement programs across all operations Facilitate daily production meetings, setting targets and ensuring people are held accountable for communication updates and actions Allocate appropriate resources where needed Analysis of production and process data to develop and achieve key targets and objectives Ensure team motivation and facilitate structured development of all employees through appraisals and training to ensure delivery of strategic objectives Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure employee issues or concerns are correctly addressed and resolved Establish key performance indicators, monitor and improve where necessary Initiate cost saving measures relating to all aspects of the business Experience/ Knowledge Min 10 years working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Min 3 years proven experience as Operations Manager or similar role Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional Leadership & Organisational skills Implementation of Continuous Improvement programs (examples) Working knowledge of MRP & scheduling systems to improve delivery performance Strong people management skills Ability to work with the senior team in developing the business Computer literate, MS, MRP and scheduling software In return we are offering a competitive salary and package as well as the opportunity to develop within the business.