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KERSIA

General Manager

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Description

· Lead all site operations, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards and company policies.

· Drive operational performance to achieve OTIF (On Time In Full), quality, productivity and cost targets.

· Identify and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase profitability.

· Provide strategic recommendations to support continuous improvement and business growth.

· Prepare and present monthly operational KPI and performance reports.

· Partner with the Operations Director to develop operational budgets and monitor financial performance against targets.

· Ensure maximum return on investment from capital expenditure, plant and equipment.

· Champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver operational and business improvement projects.

· Lead significant operational and capital investment projects across the site.

· Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including engineering and construction activities.

· Deputise for the Operations Director as required, representing Operations at both local and global levels.

· Act as the escalation point for operational managers on employee relations and people management matters.

· Lead, coach and develop managers and team members, fostering a high-performance culture.

· Conduct performance reviews, appraisals and development planning activities.

· Ensure ERP system compliance, data accuracy and operational efficiency.

· Oversee inventory management, stock control and cost optimisation activities.

Profile

Essential
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital investment projects.
• Experience leading engineering-related projects and initiatives.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams.
• Ability to travel to other UK and European sites as required.
Desirable
• IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.
• Project Management qualification.
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.

IT Skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Power BI knowledge would be advantageous.
• Experience producing KPI reports, operational dashboards and performance analysis.

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