Senior Operations Manager

E3 Recruitment
Leeds
4 days ago
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A globally leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer based in the West Yorkshire area for looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their team!


This company are renowned for their commitment to delivering innovative products that add value to the lives of their customers worldwide. With continuous growth driven by ongoing development and investment, it is an exciting time to join their team as an Operations Manager at their COMAH site.

Salary and Benefits


  • Annual Salary up to £75,000
  • Performance Related Annual Bonus
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Business and Travel Insurance
  • Competitive Company Pension Scheme
  • 33 Days Annual Leave
  • Life Assurance Policy


Role of the Operations Manager

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team for the site, the Operations Manager will control and coordinate various different teams to ensure that operational targets, product quality, customer service and safety objects are met to a high standard.

This role has been created to support the Site Leader in the management and control of the shift operating teams by providing a specific focus on leadership across all operations. Therefore, the Operations Manager will oversee all site operations and agree production priorities in line with the Senior Leadership Team to Schieve targets and goals.

Key responsibilities


  • To provide leadership and motivation to ensure that achievements of objectives across the site are met.
  • Identify and implements Continuous Improvement strategies to improve efficiency of operational activities.
  • To oversee and monitor budgets across the site.
  • Ensure that Safe Working Procedures and practices, such as compliance with company policies and current legislation are met.
  • To develop and oversee KPI’s and to deputise for the Site Leader when required.
  • Liaise with the Engineering team to ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum by assisting and planning major maintenance schedules.


Essential Criteria of the Operations Manager


  • A strong background in Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement
  • GMP experience is essential
  • Education to a minimum of HNC Level (Chemistry)
  • Must have worked in COMAH Regulated environments
  • Experience within Process and Manufacturing


How to Apply:If this position of the Operations Manager sounds like something that could be of interest, submit your CV to apply direct!

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