Operations Manager - Manufacturing

For this role, you will be required to establish and implement appropriate manufacturing processes, hire and train staff, implement production schedules, and manage the day-to-day operations of a modern, state of the art manufacturing plant.

Overview

The Operations Manager – Manufacturing, will be required to establish and implement appropriate manufacturing processes, hire and train staff, implement production schedules, and manage the day-to-day operations of a modern, state of the art manufacturing plant. He/she will also be required to establish and implement appropriate preventative maintenance systems and maintain all equipment in an optimum state to ensure maximum equipment uptime and meet agreed productivity and quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development of a Zero Loss Culture in the department and demonstrate Engaging Leader behaviours.
• Develop short and long-term strategies to drive productivity, organizational effectiveness and improvements in key plant priorities and metrics.
• Lead operations department and influence decisions that will impact the business and the plant.
• Guide, educate, coach, develop and motivate work group to achieve required human safety, product safety, and production results.
• Ensure effective interchange of information between operations department and support resources at the plant.
• Foster a strong working partnership with all functions to support plant objectives.
• Create an environment where all employees are encouraged & developed to reach their full potential in meeting department/business goals.
• Provide business leadership that demonstrates commitment to department and plant goals on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure the proper selection, training, development, and motivation of the team to maximize current and future performance.
• Model the Company and Plant’s Behaviours and Values.

 Requirements

• A bachelor's degree
• At least seven years of experience in a management role
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other applicable experience
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to effectively lead change
• Ability to develop and lead strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with the floor including building positive employee relations and developing a Zero Loss Culture
• Effectively delivered results through others by managing employees and/or leading cross-functional teams
• Solid business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated understanding of technology (i.e. complexities of products, machinery, and costs)
• Good financial analysis and resource allocation skills; experience developing productivity pipeline is preferred
• Excellent coaching skills and ability to deliver effective feedback

Please email your application and résumé no later than October 31^st, 2022, to the attention of Rohan Malone, Senior Associate – Talent Acquisition, Profiles Caribbean Inc., Belmont Road, St. Michael, Barbados.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only suitably qualified, shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.