Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operations manager role preferably in FMCG manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma or equivalent
• Highly systematic and organised
• Strategically minded
• Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

• To have an awareness and understanding of the business values and objectives and to actively and positively contribute to the review process.
• To assist in the development of the strategic plan for all operational activity;
• To lead the Company’s continuous improvement programme, projects and team;
• To implement and monitor the annual and medium term operational plans, program and projects to meet overall objectives and agreed timings;
• To plan and control change;
• To manage quality assurance programmes;
• To research new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency;
• To oversee inventory, distribution of goods and facility layout
• To ensure complete implementation & compliance to prescribed quality management systems & best practice processes;
• To review operational process and challenge all documented procedures to improve sustainability and relevance;
• To execute the production schedule, assign duties & co-ordinate activities of colleagues engaged in the production process;
• To ensure planned KPI’s of efficiency, cost, quality and performance are met or exceeded and activity and required action is reported on;
• To establish individual accountability using coaching, support and the performance management process;
• To drive staff moral through engagement and communication seeking to drive forward a ‘can do’ attitude throughout the team;
• To define team goals, assess team performance and recognise performance that achieves or fails to achieve business results;
• To ensure the team is adequately equipped with the necessary tools (systems, up to date processes, training and equipment) to effectively perform in their roles;
• To communicate with other managers & team leaders to determine progress of work;
• To produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as required;
• To ensure facilities are maintained
• To ensure effective internal communications both within the operations team and across the organisation.
• To manage each department as a cost centre, setting targets for improvement utilising a continuous improvement approach;
• As requested, to undertake projects or activities not specifically outlined in key activities.
• To undertake training and to assist in training other or new members of staff where appropriate.