Manufacturing Operations Manager

Our client is an international manufacturer of FMCG based products, with multiple sites across the UK. This position will focus upon their automated manufacturing operations, based across Huntingdon area.
Reporting to the Operations Director, the role will be focused around the development of their manufacturing teams, systems and processes, taking responsibility for Production, Engineering, CI, Quality and logistics.

What's in it for you as Manufacturing Operations Manager

A Salary of £60-70,000
KPI Driven Bonus
Monday - Friday Working
Company Pension
Genuine career growth and training
Working with a forward thinking FMCG manufacturing company
Description of the Manufacturing Operations Manager

Responsible for the overall management of the manufacturing site covering engineering, maintenance and manufacturing operations
Budget responsibility for the Factory
Control all costs that directly affect the plants performance.
Direct and lead direct reports across both sites
Accountable for all QHSE initiatives across the sites.
Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the all departments.
Drive a continuous improvement mind-set within plant environment
Ensure talent management and succession planning strategies are executed.
Key Roles and Requirements of the Manufacturing Operations Manager

Site General Manager, plant manager, operations manager, factory manager or equivalent experience.
Experience within the FMCG manufacturing environment
Substantial experience gained in a senior level operations role within a complex, results orientated environment
Able to demonstrate track record of success in a changing, fast moving environment
Ability to clearly identify bottlenecks within a manufacturing process, capable of quickly interpreting and 'owning' the process and able to extrapolate the detail
Highly KPI orientated - capable of achieving over and above expectations, use the information to create further business growth/development
Customer orientation - realisation of who the customer is, strives to over deliver in all areas and experience of delivering change across the business
Passion for results, able to influence and persuade, apply logical thinking and common-sense approach
Gain instant credibility and respect from peers and sub-ordinates. Create a presence and instant level of authority.
Essential Experience needed for the Manufacturing Operations Manager

Experience ideally within Kaizen, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
Working with and along side Senior Leadership stakeholders within the business
Previously worked within Manufacturing liaising with Production, HSE, Quality, Warehousing and Engineering This position would suit Manufacturing Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager or Production Manager
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed