Job Information

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Competitive DOE / Excellent Benefits Package


Our client is an innovative and leading FMCG food organisation who now require an all-round, exceptional Operations Managers who got experience within the Food Industry preferably and you�ll be directly responsible for achieving the company�s production volumes, on time delivery and profit targets. The role carries direct managerial responsibility for the Production, Purchasing & Stock control personnel:


PRODUCTION: Ensuring that Products are manufactured correctly, cost effectively and delivered on time in accordance to customer build specification and quality requirements.

1. Forecasting & Planning: Forecasting, Planning, Scheduling and reviewing workload to ensure production output and on time delivery targets are achieved cost effectively.
2. Capacity & Capability: Ensuring that the shop floor has the necessary manpower, competence, skill, knowledge, plant and tooling required in order to achieve forecasted production targets.
3. Cost Management: Ensuring that Production costs are monitored against budget and used to define and implement continuous improvement programs.


STOCK-CONTROL: Managing the Inventory function /stock control department to ensure raw material and product is receipted, located, stored and transferred correctly and that the company�s stock inventory is accurate.


MANAGEMENT TEAM: As part of the senior management team you will also be jointly responsible for contributing towards the achievement of the company�s strategic and operational targets and overall business aims.


Other keys duties will include:


Operational KPI Strategy

� Monitor and manage production KPI�s
� Develop & implement operational improvements
� Developing a high performance workforce
� Education & Experience
� Skills & Competencies



Education & Experience:

� Ideally educated to Degree level in Operations or Production Management
� A minimum of 3/5 Years Senior Production / Plant Management experience within a Food or FMCG Production environment
� A proven track record of delivery of their objectives


Skills & Competencies:

� Possess a broad background in manufacturing with a wide range of knowledge on manufacturing and production processes, preferably within the Food or FMCG manufacturing industry.
� Have a strong understanding of Production Cost & Financial Reporting, with the ability to identify and deliver cost improvement opportunities
� Have a strong understanding of production demand & capacity planning and scheduling
� Have a strong understanding of the principles and tools of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools within a high volume, high quality food manufacturing facility
� Ability to build a high performance team who can operate efficiently, effectively, productively and cost effectively
� Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment
� Have a working understanding of procurement & MRP
� Have a working understanding of health and safety best practice and legislation.