Production and Operations Manager
- Field: Manufacturing/Surveying
- Deadline: 2026-04-03 01:04
- WF6, Normanton, City and Borough of Wakefield
Responsible for:
* Developing and implementing operational strategies to optimise productivity, reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout operational teams.
* Manage and provide leadership and strategy for operational department heads (Production/Procurement/Implementation) to achieve performance goals.
* Work closely with the Procurement Manager to ensure excellent supplier relationship and supply chain management
* Oversee day to day operations including inventory and stock management, scheduling and quality controls.
* Co-ordinate with department heads to ensure smooth processes and communication across teams for integrated product delivery
* Building/Warehouse maintenance and infrastructure across 2 factory locations
Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process. Ensuring production runs efficiently meeting quality standards and deadlines.
Responsible for:
* Managing, motivating and overseeing production teams at 2 facilities
* Planning, organising and scheduling orders to ensure they meet customer deadlines
* Responsible for all training requirements of the production team ensuring builds are done safely and to the required quality standards.
* Monitor processes and implement improvements to achieve cost and time saving enhancements whilst ensuring high quality.
* Working closely with the technical and organisational departments to ensure smooth implementation and resolution of any issues and bottlenecks.
* Stock management - working closely with procurement and sales to ensure production is not affected by product shortages and delays in supply chain.
* Develop and implement processes for improvements, cost savings & continual improvements in production
* Prepare reports and presentations on production performance, KPIs, and project updates for management review
