Operations Manager

TriMas Corporation Operations Manager in Leicester, United Kingdom

• Responsible for Safety throughout the plant and surrounding environment.
• Supervision of manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse, purchasing, scheduling and facilities.
• Ensure production orders are assembled on time, to cost and quality.
• Assign personnel and monitor the process workflow through the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure operating policies and procedures are in place and fit for purpose.
• Drive Kaizen improvement programs to improve efficiencies and create a lean culture.
• Plan and schedule daily tasks, using judgement to problem solve arising issues. Evaluate and mitigate risk implications.
• Develop talent and a positive cultural environment by:
o Reviewing and providing timely feedback to employees regarding their performance o Mentor, develop and motivate. o Develop an internal talent pool. o Create mid-term and long-term development plans for direct reports. o Build a transparent, cooperative and trustworthy working environment.
• Communicate with all functions to ensure production support and establish an effective communication network with employees. Ensure implementation of the Company's Policy & Regulations and Company's culture.
• Research, evaluate, recommend and implement investment in technology, equipment or systems that will enhance the plant's production capabilities in order to optimize production, improve efficiency and reduce conversion cost.
• Optimize current capacity utilization by process optimization, equipment rebuilding, employee training and development, as well as a disciplined approach to managing the operations.
• Ensure EHS compliance by:
o Actively identify potential risks and mitigate them. o Produce the necessary reports in case of incidents. o Implement corrective and preventive measures in order to ensure the occupational health and safety of employees, as well as compliance with the mandatory regulations.
• Ensure the company maintains its ISO 9000 accreditation.
• Ensure the purchase function source the most cost-effective components and services whilst still maintaining the required service levels and quality.
• Ensure Production Reporting is reported accurately and on time.
• Develop and implement KPIs/Metrics (consistent with Rieke) and drive performance.