Operations Lead

• Continuously look to improve the way work is conducted within your department and empower your team members to do the same
• Constantly evolve processes and resources to improve quality, cost, and delivery across the department
• Conduct capacity planning within budgeted manning and cost levels, optimising workflow
• Operate to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, objectivity and accountability
• Ensure adherence to legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that Health, Safety and Wellbeing takes priority, and that Company policies and procedures are consistently applied
• Assist in developing standard work and processes for department
• Support projected improvements implementation
• Develop and empower your team to become high performing
• Participate in customer events and audits
• Prioritise and delegate tasks to ensure productivity, quality & improvement targets are met in accordance with set KPI's and reporting on Weekly Key Performance indicators to Senior Management
• Holiday management and resource planning
• Administration and reporting as necessary
• Develop & maintain visual management systems in line with visual factory
• Co-ordinate cross-training to maximise versatility of employees
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping at all times

• 3+ years relevant experience in a high volume, highly regulated operations environment, particularly automotive or aerospace
• Experience leading a team
• Working knowledge of KPIs and operational processes
• Demonstrated understanding of the basic principles of Operational Excellence
• Experience of operating and influencing key stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience of leading and implementing change/improvement activity
• Experience of achieving Financial, Production and Quality Targets within a Manufacturing Environment
• Professional and Credible
• Excellent leadership skills with a passion for team performance and development
• Competent with MS Office and MRP systems

Third level qualification or equivalent

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• £5,000 employee referral bonus
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - Corporate Member
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression