Operations and Manufacturing Manager FTC 12 Months (Barnstaple)

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Job Role

We've a unique opportunity to join us in this brand-new role and be a vital contributor to our success! We're looking for an Operations and Manufacturing Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the efficient management of manufacturing processes, operational workflows, and facility maintenance.

This role ensures the seamless integration of production efficiency, health and safety compliance, and environmental sustainability, while fostering a proactive safety culture and maintaining high operational standards. It also includes the responsibility for facility management, ensuring the site and its infrastructure are maintained to support business objectives effectively.

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in operations, manufacturing, and facilities management, ideally in wood products, furniture, or textile-based industries. You'll need strong knowledge of health and safety practices and compliance, with a NEBOSH qualification (Diploma preferred). We'll also need you to be proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary range £60,000 to £72,500 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Health Insurance Allowance
• Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Salary Review
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
• Free access to BenefitHub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Interested? There's an easy to apply route below to upload your CV!

If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 595200.

Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

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Location: Based in Barnstaple but will be expected to travel to Plymouth when required

Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm

Closing Date: 10 January 2025
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of timber-based bed frames, headboards, ottomans, textiles, and related products, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards
• Ensure the facility's infrastructure, including HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and building structures, is maintained to a high standard.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety policies and regulations.
• Manage operational workflows across manufacturing, facilities, supply chain, and logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure high product standards.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and capital projects that improve operational efficiency and facility operations.

For full job description follow the link: Operations and Manufacturing Manager

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and FSC certification processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilities management, including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and coach diverse teams.

Desirable:

• IWFM Level 4 qualification in facilities management or similar.
• Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy efficiency projects.

Additional Information

PLUSS part of the Seetec group, is an award-winning Community Interest Company that supports thousands of people each year to achieve a career and fulfil their true potential. Our employment operations help jobseekers who need the most specialist support to find work. Our enterprise operations run alongside to create direct employment opportunities in a wide range of job roles. The projects give people the opportunity to get involved in local communities, meet new people and have fun through a range of activities.

Pluss is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of "Ex-Offenders" can be found on our website under "About us"

Pluss is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.