An established automotive manufacturing environment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take full operational responsibility for a press shop manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will oversee production and supporting functions, ensuring customer requirements are met through effective resource utilisation, adherence to schedules, and consistent quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall operational management of a satellite manufacturing plant.

• Manage production and support functions to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost targets.

• Drive shop-floor management routines and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure effective resource planning and utilisation across operations and shifts.

• Manage and develop a multi-tier organisational structure, including supervisory and operational teams.

• Monitor performance against operational targets and implement corrective actions where required.

• Drive productivity, efficiency and product improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.

• Oversee press shop and assembly operations, including coordination with planning, logistics, quality, maintenance and process engineering.

• Support new project implementation, including tooling approval and commissioning processes.

• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure demanding OEM requirements are consistently met.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Operations Management, Technology Management, Engineering or Production Management.

• At least 10 years’ press shop experience within the automotive manufacturing industry, including high-tonnage mechanical presses used for body surface and structural components.

• At least 10 years’ supervisory experience within a Tier 1 automotive environment.

• Minimum of 5 years’ quality experience within the automotive industry.

• At least 5 years’ experience managing and engaging with demanding OEM customers.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in tool and jig manufacturing or maintenance.

• Demonstrated experience across production, planning, logistics, quality, maintenance and process engineering.

• Knowledge of new project management, particularly tooling approval and commissioning.

• Strong understanding of press shop and assembly operations, performance targets, staff management and productivity improvement.

• Proven ability to manage multi-level teams across multiple shifts.

• A lean manufacturing mindset with a strong focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

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