Operations Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Keystone Lintels Limited is the UK’s leading manufacturer of steel lintels, founded in 1989. Our history has been one of relentless expansion and continuous innovation whilst redefining the meaning of service in the lintel industry.
Are you a motivated, organised individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to give outstanding service to our customers?
We are one of the most innovative companies in the construction market. We attract and retain great talent, and provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development.
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.
We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager, based at our Swadlincote site, who will be responsible for management of the GB manufacturing operation.
This role will focus on manufacturing excellence, increased production volumes, profit enhancement and world class customer service.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for running an efficient and effective production unit, manufacturing high quality products in a safe manner to deliver the required levels of operational performance, whilst driving quality standards.
Key Objectives of Operations Manager:
- To control all aspects of Operations in Keystone Lintels - Swadlincote, including manufacturing, quality, yard, maintenance and production planning functions.
- Take ultimate responsibility for the quality of products and service, in line with expected and agreed standards.
- Identify and implement appropriate manufacturing techniques (such as 5S, TPM, and other lean manufacturing practices) for improving productivity, quality, safety and costs.
- Ensure the timely and efficient implementation of product innovations as agreed with R&D Department
- Ensure process procedures are in place and current for all operational processes in conformance with ISO, CE, Eurocodes and BBA standards.
- Manage team performance through appraisals, PDP's, training etc. in line with Company policy and procedures.
- Exemplary management of Health & Safety, ensuring that all employees work with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and comply with the Company’s safety policy.
- Drive the continuous improvement activities taking place and develop standard operating procedures to improve safety, quality and efficiency.
- To ensure internal and external customer relations are maintained through effective communication.
- Ensure that logistics to customers is cost effective and efficient.
Skills & Experience:
- Degree educated, or equivalent in a relevant Engineering / Manufacturing Degree.
- Significant experience in a senior management role, ideally within a metal fabrication environment
- Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in operating at a strategic level
- Demonstrates a highly customer focused approach
- Excellent people management, development abilities and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven experience of improvements made within a manufacturing business
- Works independently, decisive, strong judgement, problem solver
The Company
Part of Keystone Group, Keystone Lintels is a market leading manufacturer of steel lintels. Founded in 1989, it is now a multisite manufacturing operation with locations in Swadlincote (South Derbyshire) and Cookstown (N. Ireland) to service both UK and Irish construction markets. It’s extensive and growing range of Hi-therm+ lintels, standard and special steel lintels, Brickslip lintels and windposts is award winning and celebrated throughout the industry.
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