Operations Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to partner with SPI Developments in their search for an Operations Manager. The recruitment is due to ongoing business growth and offers the opportunity for an individual to join the Senior Leadership Team of a thriving, Rotherham based SME.

WHO ARE SPI DEVELOPMENTS LTD?

Established in 2002, SPI Developments design, manufacture and assemble equipment that accurately delivers liquids into products, selling to customers all around the world, for the FMCG market. They and their machining subsidiary (A1 Precision) were acquired in 2018 by the Tembo Group, who are an environmentally focussed, family-owned Dutch technology business. As a result SPI Developments now manufacture innovative liquid application systems for a number of different markets, allowing an already successful business to grow further. They are now looking for an accomplished Operations Manager to improve processes and drive further growth.

The business will also soon be in new premises which will allow SPI and A1 Precision to bring design, machine shop and assembly teams working closely together under one roof. This will provide further opportunities for growth, so it is genuinely an incredibly interesting time to join the business.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading, motivating and optimising the existing SPI production team of 8, ensuring that equipment is correctly built on time and fully tested before despatch. You will also help define business strategy, drive efficiencies and implement new processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, motivate, the SPI production and procurement team.
• Improve the effectiveness of production planning to increase productivity.
• Work closely with A1 and other suppliers to reduce any delays due to missing parts.
• Improve quality of production workflow by creating and embedding new assembly procedures
• Implement improved test procedures to reduce quality issues.
• Implement continuous improvement as well as solving ad hoc problems as they arise.
• Create a zero-accident culture by ensuring compliance with regulations and requirements.
• Manage IT as well as all aspects of maintenance including buildings and infrastructure.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A proven production leader with a broad range of experience
• Prepared to listen & Learn new techniques and procedures.
• Qualification or formal training within an engineering discipline is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of HSQE
• Experience of working in a small business and willingness to be “hands on” if required.
• Strong knowledge of production planning
• Proven ability to lead a team and drive it forward.
• Exposure to assembly led production.
• Experience of working in a machine shop environment
• Growth mindset and a passion for innovation
• Engineering background essential

PACKAGE

• Basic salary of £50-55,000
• 4% matched pension contributions
• 23 days holiday (plus stats) increasing with service
• Company Phone – business and private usage

Elevation Recruitment Group are handling all applications and would love to hear from you if you meet the required skills, experience and are looking to join a forward-thinking progressive organisation.

Please get in touch today with a copy of your latest CV and a member of our team will make contact.