Operations Manager (Concrete production)

Operations Manager (Concrete production)

Dublin North/ South

€Neg + Bonus, Transport, Health, Pension

Required for leading manufacturer of concrete construction materials.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of concrete production and delivery operations, quality control, sales and customer service, raw material and inventory management, fleet management and production facility maintenance.

This role is responsible for leading the safety, supervision and coordination of employees including hiring, training, coaching, and engagement.

Responsibilities also include strategic planning for the plants and personnel, managing production and personnel safety and efficiency, managing quality and delivery of manufactured products.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and set goals across Operations, Health & Safety, Production, Quality and Logistics. Monitor both individual and team performance.

• Demonstrate a lead by example approach to all aspects of Health & Safety, be fully compliant with Company Health & Safety: policies, standards, procedures, systems, report all hazards and incidents and ensure that you and your team always work safely.

• Liaise with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to ensure that all statutory requirements with respects to Health and Safety and Environment are implemented & adhered to.

• Manage and develop all assigned areas applicable to the manufacturing/processing of products and associated activities with particular emphasis on ensuring a smooth, efficient, cost effective and customer responsive workflow.

• Manage budgets and actual costs in respect of operational activities.

• Continuously review production methods /operating procedures with a view to improving efficiency and output whilst maintaining and improving best practice.

• Lead Plant Managers to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of plants.

• Work with assistant managers to delivery continuous improvement across the operational area

• Set out Key Performance Indicators and Production Targets for the area and provide regular reporting of same to Associate Director.

• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory compliance as appropriate within company guidelines.

• Oversee Inventory process and system, distribution of products and plant lay-out ensuring maximum efficiency.

• Oversee organisation and planning of overall daily operations and planned maintenance of all plant and equipment.

• Lead relationships with 3rd party suppliers and service providers

• Liaise with customers regarding requirements and service

• Lead plant and asset management for the area, condition management and replace/investment needs

• Identify business opportunities in areas of Waste & Recycling and Renewable Energy

• Manage both new and existing supplier relationships including contracts and price negotiations

• Lead, motivate and develop your team in line with company policy and HR strategy including recruitment, training, and performance management.

Skills Required:

• Minimum of 10+ years of related professional experience in a GMP environment with at least 6 years in a supervisory/leadership/senior role.

• Recognised 3rd level qualification in one or more of the following areas is desirable; Civil Engineering, Concrete Technology or Time served trade.

• Strong knowledge of Ready-Mix Concrete Products, Concrete Batching Plants and associated maintenance requirements.

• Previous significant customer interfacing experience is essential. Along with a proven ability to create and maintain positive relationships and a commercial focus.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is desirable.

• Broad technical experience across a wide range of materials and processes in the building materials/quarry products industry is highly desirable.

Contact John.Behan@icds.ie for more info or call 01-632-1200 to discuss