Operations Manager

Job Overview

Manages the day-to-day operations and long term planning for manufacturing functions, including manufacturing, production control, engineering, inventory control, purchasing and shipping/receiving activities.

Your new role:

• Maintain and continuously improve workplace safety by implementing global safety policies and actively engaging local teams.

• Oversee and drive the operational performance of the Hastings Manufacturing site.

• Develop, mentor, and support Operational Managers, Supervisors and Value Stream Leaders to achieve site objectives.

• Partner with indirect support teams and key stakeholders to deliver both short-term performance targets and long-term strategic goals.

• Own and cascade accountability for key performance metrics including:

  • Safety

  • Quality (CoPQ)

  • On-time Delivery

  • Productivity

  • Inventory

  • Output

  • Employee Engagement

• Utilize available tools and methodologies (e.g., TEOA) to deliver continuous improvement and foster engagement in Kaizen events and other productivity initiatives across production areas.

• Collaborate with the Financial Controller to make informed operational decisions guided by the site’s P&L performance.

• Act as the Plant Manager when required, providing leadership and operational continuity during periods of absence (holiday cover).

• Driving the execution of operations activities, ensuring that schedules and performance requirements are met and system resources are used effectively.

Your ideal background:

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and their impact on operational performance

• Proven experience leading and developing managers and supervisors to drive team engagement and accountability

• Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem-solving activities to resolve production and operational issues efficiently

• Experience managing and developing relationships with external customers to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships

• Track record of developing and implementing strategies to achieve key business objectives

• Experience driving and managing organisational change initiative

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• Practical experience in TEOA or Lean implementation to deliver continuous improvement

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and utilise site financial performance data to support decision making