Operations Manager

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Job Description

In the role of Operations Manager at our Sheffield site you will ensure that production operations are carried out in the most efficient manner whilst ensuring both internal and external customer requirements are satisfied.

Responsibilities

• The enforcement of safe systems of work and holding those below them in the management structure accountable for their health and safety performance.
• The provision of safe equipment, safe working environment and ensuring all employees/contractors are provided with and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ensure employees are adequately informed, instructed, trained and supervised to safely carry out work for which they are engaged.
• Ensure a safe working environment, striving for zero recordable injuries in compliance with internal policies and external legislation, through the delivery of key enabling activities (e.g. Near Misses, Safety Observations, timely completion of actions). Ensure that safety and environmental incidents are fully investigated and the appropriate countermeasures established.
• Supervises staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and determining disciplinary actions when necessary
• To ensure the promotion of a continuous improvement culture and high morale. To show consistent improvement in the areas of safety, quality, service and cost.
• To support the Operational Supervisors/Team Leaders with their direct reports to ensure they appropriately manage their teams and reward, motive and performance manage where appropriate.
• Deliver the production plan, on time and to the correct product quality.
• Working with the Quality team to ensure investigation of quality incidents and track action completion. Improve equipment and processes to eliminate quality loss. Deal and resolve product rework in a timely fashion.
• Ensure appropriate and accurate performance data is collated. Ensure manufacturing, filling and packaging efficiencies perform as budgeted and deliver improvements in these efficiencies through reduction of losses.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, coaching and negotiating skills.
• A proven track record in managing change within a diverse environment.
• Ability to effectively build and manage relationships.
• A strong customer focus
• Passionate about sustaining standards as a base from which to improve. Produces dynamic and creative but appropriate improvement.
• Proficient at producing and presenting proposals and able to demonstrate objective analytical skills and business acumen.
• Hands on approach and attitude.
• Continuous improvement is a core value.

Our offer...

• Work life balance - flexible working schedule
• Competitive compensation programme and bonus structure
• Private medical insurance
• Company contributed pension
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
• Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
• Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
• Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes

**Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies**

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About Us

Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We'll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive!

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.