Operations Manager – Manufacturing

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Operations Manager – Manufacturing. Terms and conditions vacancy

A little about the Role:

Responsible for the operation of a small manufacturing plant, your role is to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company and safety. They will also ensure that the plant employees are efficiently producing quality products to exact specifications for our customers. Safety and quality is always the top priority of the company.

A strong working knowledge of machinery is imperative as is the capability to develop, implement ongoing improvement strategies as well as and maintaining maintenance programs.

This role manages the complete manufacturing process from estimation right through to dispatch and logistics.

More specifically you will be:

• Production planning
• Inventory control and monitoring
• Strong relationship building skills
• Outgoing personality
• Ability to generate ideas for business improvement
• Confident in their ability to effectively train staff
• Able to produce manuals and business processes to drive consistency
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Persistent approach to time management
• Maturity in dealing department managers
• Managing transport and logistics
• Occasionally on site assisting with installations.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver to company and client requirements
• High levels of enthusiasm, energy and resourcefulness
• Excellent planning, organisation and computer skills
• High degree of accountability and attention to detail
• Ability to motivate a team of workers

A little about you:

We are looking for a candidate, preferably, with experience in manufacturing / construction who has strong people management and operational skills. You will have high attention to detail with the ability to drive continuous improvement.

You will be the kind of person who thrives on autonomy and working as a part of a team to achieve results. You be professional, and an exceptional communicator who can work well with internal and external key stakeholders.

You will have strong operational /manufacturing/operational management skills along with the ability to inform management of daily reports, operations, etc.

Key requirements:

• Applicable years production experience in a manufacturing / construction environment
• Strong relationship building experience
• Common office packages (Intermediate Excel) and ability to adapt and learn to new software packages
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
• Knowledge of machines and tools
• Understanding of transport and logistics
• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices
• Systematic approach to processes and business operations
• Understanding of time management
• Exposure to quality assurance manufacture
• Budget control
• Manufacturing improvement strategies experience
• Understanding of transport and logistics
• Influencing and leading
• Have a car with a valid driver’s license
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance

A little about the Company:

My client manufactures light weight steel trussing for residential and commercial applications. They are experiencing growth and are looking for an operation professional to join the company. They focus on working closely with clients to help them deliver best outcomes. The company is focused on safety, and continuous improvement so they can remain fast, lean and competitive.

Yolk knows that candidates work hard during the week and calling during office hours is sometimes not possible. You are more than welcome to call 1300 795 334 after hours or on the weekend to speak to a recruitment consultant!!