Operations Manager

Ref: 556449

Sheffield, UK

£55,000

• Permanent
• Proven Leader
• Lean Practices Expert
• Strategic Implementer

About the candidate

This candidate is a highly process-driven Operations Manager. Boasting a successful track record in workflow enhancements and excellent strategic implementation skills, they have amassed rich experience in busy manufacturing and warehousing environments. Key strengths include in-depth knowledge of lean practices and continuous improvement strategies, which have been effectively applied throughout their career to improve operational efficiencies and output.

What makes them great?

• Track record of leading a team of 30 personnel, overseeing manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics departments.
• Successfully implemented a 24-hour operation across three shifts, significantly optimising workforce utilisation and productivity.
• Introduced innovative manufacturing cells which enhanced production capabilities dramatically through new machinery and processes.
• Proven competence in driving OEE improvements and establishing effective KPI monitoring systems.
• Pro actively reducing inventory by 30% and increased overall output per head by 20%. 

Areas of expertise

• Leadership: Proficient in leading large teams and departments, ensuring high performance and meeting company objectives.
• Process Improvement: Skilled in identifying and implementing workflow enhancements in manufacturing settings.
• Project Management: Adept at overseeing complex operations projects from conception through to completion.
• Lean Practices: Extensive expertise in embedding lean manufacturing culture and continuous improvement processes.
• Introduced Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metric on all injection moulding machines and achieving monthly target of 75%.