Operations Manager

The jobholder is responsible for leading Technical Production Team, Manufacturing Team and Despatch Team, in the production of lateral flow devices. This includes responsibility for H&S, facility management, procurement, inventory management, logistics, quality control, machine management, planning, organizing and co-ordination of resources to ensure that production and efficiency targets are achieved and maintained.5 years Supervisory experience and good people skills are essential to this role.· The jobholder should have a good working knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO 9001/ISO13485), GMP, planning, efficiency monitoring and stock control.· The jobholder should demonstrate a high level of self-discipline and a logical approach to planning.· The role is multidisciplinary and requires the flexibility, motivation and confidence to tackle a wide variety of tasks, with frequent changes in priorities, with minimal supervision.· This position is in a key area of Production and the jobholder must possess good negotiation skills and be able to communicate clearly too all levels of the organisation.· The job holder will communicate with members of all Departments on a daily basis and at all levels.· The jobholder will be required to work with outside contractors/suppliers with respect to the support, calibration and repair of equipment.· The jobholder should be educated to degree level in a science or engineering-based subject, with several years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.· Experience in lean manufacturing techniques.· Working in a ISO13485 for at least 5 years.· Permission to work in UK.