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£85000 - £95000 per annum

City of Preston, England, North West

Head of Production (Operations)

Permanent

Kinetic are seeking to recruit an experienced Head of Production (Operations) for a permanent role with a Global business in the Preston area! Head of Production (Operations) Location: Blackburn/Preston Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 Bonus: 15%, Company Car Allowance (£680 pcm), Private Health Care, Relocation Assistance Work Hours: Monday - Friday (On-site) Reports: Production Manager/Equivalent 6-8 people, overall oversight of 500 in facility Sr Report: Production Director International Scope: Some overseas correspondence Travel: Unlikely but possible Experience Level: Degree qualified, more experience the better Type of experience: Large business (MNC's), complex manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, OEM etc.), culturally similar Requirements and Responsibilities: * Leadership experience of large manufacturing and production teams - managing and motivating large teams, delegating tasks to ensure equal distribution, provide guidance and support to those in need * People focused - prioritise the wellbeing of the overall workforce, champion safety to ensure that each team member remains safe and comfortable at work, invest in L&D, recognise achievements in the workplace to optimise productivity * Experience with production, continuous improvement and automation - oversee production processes, promote CI within the facility to enhance productivity and quality, analyse production date to identify areas of improvement and to streamline processes * Managing Industrial Relations experience preferred * Technological and cultural change - lead initiatives to promote technological advances and enhance and improve overall output, foster culture of innovation and inspire employees to achieve top results * Track record of achievements in Health and Safety, Customer service, manufacturing, productivity etc... * Strategy Development - develop long and short-term strategies based on goals and achievements, set clear objectives and KPI's, collaborate closely with the board and senior management team to propose the best and most effective strategic options * Working within an OEM producing detailed electro/mechanical sub and final assemblies using the latest advanced manufacturing techniques. If you are looking for a new opportunity, and feel you have the skills and experience please apply below! Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973
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