Operations & Maintenance Manager

Eden UK; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Wales seeks an experienced leader for their Hirwaun site to manage production and maintenance functions. This role requires a track record in optimizing manufacturing processes and team performance, backed by at least three years of leadership experience and a relevant engineering background. The ideal candidate will foster best practices, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a manufacturing function.
• Proven track record in strategic manufacturing & maintenance.
• Experience in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing and maintenance at Hirwaun site.
• Implement best-practice manufacturing strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across production functions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant engineering/manufacturing discipline

Professional Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH)

Job description

EDEN UK

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

EDEN is a part of Marmति Holdings, Inc., owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Marmon is a global association including more than 100 companies in 30 countries around the world. Thanks to the strong financial background of one of the world’s largest companies specialised in supplying the retail sector, we’re able to guarantee stability, reach, and comprehensive resources for the needs of any retail outlet.

We offer standard as well as custom solutions in store design, bespoke shelving units, merchandising, shop‑in‑shop, POP, and digital solutions.

About The Role

Job Purpose:

• Overall responsibility and accountability for the Maintenance, Production and Distribution functions, which will include people and budgetary management.
• The manufacturing function will cover various processes and methods to transform raw materials typically but not contasned, including sheet steel, components and parts into finished goods for customers to required standards of quality, cost, delivery and safety. This will include assembly of non‑metallic components.
• Managing the Maintenance, Production and Distribution team, you will have overall responsibility in all aspects of planning, organising operational activities. This includes Production, Maintenance, Quality, Consolidation, Distribution and working with other departments, any legislative control requirements linked to ISO, FSC, CBAM, UKTR and EUDR.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for manufacturing and maintenance activities at the Hirwaun site ಸಮಯ.
• Support and implementation of best‑practice manufacturing strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to drive business performance.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes and strategies meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
Contribute to the development of overall business strategy and the annual budgeting process.
• Ownership of manufacturing and maintenance policies, guidelines, and associated documentation.
• Initiation and development of creative and innovative manufacturing and maintenance processes.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and drive cost savings.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production and maintenance functions.
• Ensure preventative and reactive maintenance programmes are in place and delivered effectively to minimise downtime.
• Reviews, records and develops creative and innovative manufacturing & maintenance processes.

Competencies And Requirements

• 3 years plus experience of leading a manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing & maintenance delivering effective processes and systems, combined with an engineering background.
• Complex manufacturing experience from raw material to finished product in a multi‑product line/specification process, using sheet metal fabrication, roll‑form, CNC & FME and electrostatic powder coating equipment.
• Professional Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is highly desirable.
• Education and knowledge of Six Sigma Black Belt would be a distinct advantage.
• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders.
• Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels.
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets.
• Comfortable working in a change‑oriented, fast‑paced environment.
• An understanding and knowledge of 80/20 principles.
• Educated in a relevant engineering /manufacturing discipline or equivalent.

Dna

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• iedad orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
• A sense of optimism, resilience, and perseverance.
• Problem solver, solutions orientated.
• Team player with the ability to work self‑sufficiently.
• Resilient, self‑motivated and able to work energia under pressure.
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• Positive can‑do attitude.
• Technical mindset.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.