Operations Manager

This company is part of a larger group servicing the leisure industry, as a leading global developer and producer of Fibre Glass products for the leisure industry. This company is expanding quickly and developing into new and exciting areas.

You will ensure the continued success of the company, they need to strengthen their Team by appointing a commercial focused on an Operations Manager who wants to progress his career further. The position will be based in their UK office at their Factory in Rotherham.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Summary of Role and Responsibilities

- To ensure cost-effective manufacture within strict timescales
- Ensure on-time delivery at the correct quality standards to satisfy external and internal customers
- To work with internal customers to develop good working relationships
- To guide and advise on day to day issues raised by customers and/or suppliers
- Develop a 'can do' culture
- Promote strong working relationships within the group

Productivity
Responsible for optimising the effectiveness of the Unit's resource through the effective interpretation of management information (KPI''s/financial reports/MRP System). Propose any capital purchases which may improve the process

Management Information

Responsible for the ongoing development and continual improvement of operation
- Financial management information to allow optimum transparency of the department's activities.
- Ownership of the Sage system as it pertains to Production functions
- Using the systems available to report daily on the departments progress
- Prepare weekly summaries of the department's progress, Quality, production progress, efficiencies, attendance and manning level and project progress if any.
- Prepare a monthly report

Further Responsibilities include:
- Financial Management of the Department
- Ensuring Customer Services levels are met
- Current Health and Safety regulations are adhered to
- Training needs are identified on an on-going basis
- Cross Group Management
- Identifying any Business Development needs which may arise

Essential Requirements

- Working Knowledge of MRP Systems (preferably Sage 200) in relation to Production Process and Management
- Proficient in Excel and Report Writing
- Articulate and a Confident Communicator at all levels

Salary and Benefits

- This position offers a competitive salary dependant on experience
- Other benefits include Free on Site Parking
- Private Medical Plan after a qualifying period
- Company Pension Scheme