Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to be partnered with a growing manufacturing organisation, with a production and assembly operation based in Castleford, in the search and selection of a new Head of Operations for the facility.  The Role:

• The overall purpose of the Head of Operations is to lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards.
• Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost and delivery requirements are met. Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.
• Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

Responsibilities: 

• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimising costs where possible and ensure the required best working practices are maintained at all times.
• Responsible for production, engineering and maintenance teams, financial performance, meeting customer requirements and maintaining the orderly and productive operation of planned activities. Leading a total headcount of 70+ 
• Ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis.
• Update the production plan on a daily basis.
• Communicate and liaise with other departmental managers regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met.
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis.
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
• Produce written reports and make presentations.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

Experience Required: 

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTEC Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.
• Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience
• Technical understanding
• Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Kaizen, lean manufacturing
• Experience of managing Profit & Loss responsibilities for manufacturing
• Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain
• Understanding of TS16949, IOSH/NEBOSH, ISO 14001
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience