Operations Manager, Dudley, up to £45k + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a leading and independent steel supplier based in the West Midlands, servicing customers all over the UK and Ireland.

This new role will report directly into the Managing Director and will have a Production Assistant and the Shop Floor team as direct reports. The role is dynamic and is positioned to help define, drive, and deliver huge growth for the company in the coming years. The Operations Manager will be expected to define and deliver the Operational Strategy for the company for the coming years to ensure they maintain their distinct competitive advantage. The role will also include responsibility for: –

• Health & Safety.
• Production Management.
• Facilities Management.
• Production Consumables Management.
• Operations Supplier Relationship Management.
• Maintenance Management.
• Quality Systems Management.
• Transport Management.

Role Specifics: –

Strategic

• Defining the Operational & Maintenance Strategy for the company.
• Proactively manage resources in order to deliver the Operational Strategy.
• Initiate and manage Capital Investment plans to ensure that the business remains competitive, and the Operational Strategy is delivered.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programmes.
• Have full responsibility for Health and Safety across the business and ensure the company is compliant with legislation and safe for all employees.
• Ownership of Quality procedures and maintaining high standards of quality ensuring that the company maintains compliance with ISO9001.

Day to Day

• Manage and develop the operations to ensure that output is maximised and that orders are fulfilled efficiently in line with customer requirements.
• To develop, maintain and utilise all IT software available including reporting software to deliver monthly reports.
• To support all areas of the business to achieve their goal of offering choice, service, and delivery to customers.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Manage internal appraisals for all direct reports and ensure they are effective and maximise their potential within the business.
• Develop training pathways for all members of the Production Team and ensure they work well as a team.
• Maintain and manage effective transport supplier relationships to ensure consistency and cost effectiveness without compromising delivery performance or Health & Safety.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure optimised levels of working capital and all works consumables to ensure performance levels to customers are maintained.
• To implement a preventative maintenance strategy that minimises downtime and ensures all operations are legally compliant.
• Manage all the office and works facilities to maintain the standards of the buildings and ensure comfort and effectiveness from all staff.

Person Specification: –

• Have a good understanding of steel as a material and steel production.
• Hold up to date knowledge of hazards and safety precautions used in the manufacturing industry.
• Have high standards of expectations of themselves, their team and the quality of product and service offered by the company.
• Be able to work in a fast paced and reactive environment.
• Have excellent communication skills and able to engage with all stakeholders.
• Have excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Be IT literate with strong numeracy skills.

Package & Benefits: –

Hours – 36.5 hours per week.

Holidays – 25 days plus bank holidays.

Salary – £30,000 to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Bonus – Generous performance-based (personal & business) quarterly bonus scheme.

Health cover as standard with an option to add family members.

Pension contributions.

You must be UK based and live within a commutable distance of where the position is located.  Sponsorship is not available so you will need to have full leave to remain.