Operations & Maintenance Manager

About the position

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager / Maintenance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of its factory.
Minimum Requirements

• Proven Operations Management experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience managing factory operations, production and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of stock control and inventory management
• Good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Experience implementing preventative maintenance programmes
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities
• Computer literate with good reporting and administrative skills
• Hands-on management style with the ability to work in a small, dynamic team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the factory to ensure production targets are achieved
• Manage stock control, inventory accuracy and stocktaking processes
• Coordinate production schedules to ensure customer requirements are met
• Monitor production efficiency, quality standards and operational performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve productivity
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and company policies
• Oversee factory machinery, equipment, vehicles and facilities, including preventative maintenance programmes
• Coordinate repairs, servicing and external contractors
• Supervise, mentor and manage approximately 35 factory employees
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity and training requirements
• Coordinate dispatch, deliveries and logistics activities
• Prepare operational reports relating to production, maintenance, stock and safety
• Monitor operational costs and assist with budgeting and cost-saving initiatives

Desired Skills:

• operations manager
• maintainence manager
• operations and maintainence