Overview

Organise and control the site operations to ensure customer demand is met at lowest cost consistent with running a safe operation in compliance with legal requirements and company policies & procedures.

Responsible for the full sites operations which includes, health and safety, environment impact, staff welfare, all related staffing actions and processes, operations staff structure, plant efficiency, material and component control, stock control, meeting production targets while capitalising on cost saving opportunities.

Responsible and accountable for the cost effective commercial delivery of bearer performance, also encompassing the safe planning, management and optimisation of all resources whilst maximizing commercial benefit to the business.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

Health & Safety

Delivering a physical and cultural environment at relevant plant leading to zero harm to employees, contractors and visitors (relevant KPIs: LTIs, FAIs, hazard alerts, engagement scores). Manage plant safety and ensure all audits internal and external are completed with actions resolved effectively. Communicate directly with the safety department adviser to define all safety procedures and ensure implementation. Show passion and promotion towards a safety culture within the team driving it forward to zero harm. Be fully competent in the use of Intelex, Avetta and all other systems related to H&S management.

Team management and skills retention

Motivate and develop the operations team so that the right level of skill and knowledge is developed and retained and that team motivation is high (relevant KPIs: Engagement scores, succession plans, skills matrix). Manage the site structure, staff welfare and ensure all HR process and polices are adhered to.

Forecasting and Budgeting

Manage costs against revenue and budget to ensure production is maintained at lowest cost. Control expenditure within all operational areas of the site in line with budget. Provide ideas for plant improvements to line manager and drive improvements into the process and plant. (Relevant KPIs: Overtime hours worked, use of contract labour)

Production

Monitor and report on daily activities and operations to ensure early identification of potential problems and failures which may impact production capacity . Review site KPIs (energy, downtime etc.) to identify and drive site efficiencies. Be proactive with all technical and quality aspects of bearer production and work closely with the sites technical and quality department. Answer all NCRs and customer complaints relating to production within 24 hours and resolve all actions in a timely manner.

Team Management

Daily management and development of all staff including manpower planning, training delivery, development and ensuring competence levels in line with role positions and company requirements. Manage all HR processes, sickness, welfare and disciplinary processes.

Administration

Accurate inputting, coding and authorisation where relevant on company systems (CAT, LAT, P-card, T & E, PPE ordering online).

For more information about this role please call Debby on 02476 633135