Operations Manager Grantham, England
Job description
Macfarlane Design and Manufacture are a division of Macfarlane Group PLC. We are seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to continue the successful growth track record of our Grantham Manufacturing site.
Our specialist manufacturing site at Grantham designs and manufactures bespoke protective packaging solutions for customers that require protection for high value products during transit and storage. Our customers are UK-wide and span a number of growing key markets including Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Industrial and Medical Equipment.
Solutions are manufactured using corrugated board, solid fiberboard, softwood timber/plywood, polyethylene foam and a range of complementary products & fittings.
Customers’ requirements can be complex and are often for very expensive products with high levels of quality compliance required.
Operations Manager Role
Reporting to the Divisional Managing Director, this role will support the manufacturing division strategy to grow market share through innovative sustainable solutions, excellent quality, and service within a competitive environment.
Operations Manager Key Duties
Overall responsibility for production, logistics, internal sales, purchasing, quality & maintenance
Ensure customers’ requirements and objectives have been fully understood & are fulfilled
Manage site resources including P&L to ensure profit targets are exceeded
Lead ongoing staff development & training program
Responsible for and delivering continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to the development of new sustainable solutions for the packaging market
Develop close working relationships with other group sites
Do you have the correct profile?
To apply you must have a successful track record and experience of managing a £10m+ manufacturing operation in a short batch/lead time environment (this is essential). The bespoke nature of our products and intensive service offering relies on effective co-ordination, flexible workforce, and collaboration across all departments to achieve our customers’ high expectations. Team leadership and the ability to motivate circa eighty staff is therefore also a key requirement.
Our Benefits
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include: –
23 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Free parking at most of our sites
Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
Annual paid Volunteering Day
Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
Long service awards (5-40 years)
Charitable giving options
Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
How to apply/next steps
This is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the absolute best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. Please note that Macfarlane Group supports ‘hybrid working’ where possible and we often conduct our first stage interviews via video. To make an application please simply click ‘apply’ ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant.
All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven’t heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
