Job Information
Energizer Holdings, Inc. Plant Operations Manager in Washington, United Kingdom
What you'll love about this job
A chance to join our senior management team within a period of growth and expansion
An opportunity to be part of one of the world's strongest and most respected brands
Be part of an inclusive and dynamic manufacturing team
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Position Summary
Lead, direct and control day-to-day activities of operation to achieve short and long term financial and operating objectives set by plant target. Manage and control operation to meet all safety , quality and productivity requirements. Establish operating budgets as per ABP volume, monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve all operating standard and product cost target. Set and monitor the performance of operation against standard and target in their area. Develop and implement a variety of operating policy and procedures (in conjunction with corporate subject matter experts) to ensure that the plant meets it current and future production targets and quality standard. Develop and lead the organization vision and mission to achieve company vision/mission. Allocate labour and other resources to maximize productivity. Research, evaluate, and recommend investment in technology, capital, equipment, systems, operational managers or others professionals (for example in human resources, finance, maintenance, quality, safety) to ensure that his operation meet it’s established standard and target.
Responsibilities
Responsible to manage all Supply Chain activity doc to doc for all product type start from receiving material until the loading of finished product
Responsible to produce and deliver product as per forecast and order received (NOL) following the specification , quantity and lead time needed
Responsible to develop its own internal scheduling, managing resources
Responsible for the safety of their people in their area responsibility, their training in Safety and for the enforcement of Safety programs and policies
Responsible to ensure availability of raw material and packaging material as per demand
Ensure to control and monitor all inventory of raw material, packaging material and finished goods and meeting the inventory target per direction from management
Responsible in ensure good quality product made and conduct process control as per Quality Department instruction/direction
Implements quality assurance systems at all levels of the organization to create awareness and ensure common understanding by translating this awareness to consistent practice on the organization
Facilitates conceptualization of efficient production plans and challenges the team to maximize usage of available resources and optimize yield by allowing creative solutions to production problems
Monitors regularly production related figures and related financial indicators and reports to make sure the product cost are meeting goal (Direct Material, Direct Labor, Variable Expense and Period Expense)
Responsible in ensuring, through your immediate team, that the culture of 5S, TPM-ACW, Lean as well as other continuous improvement and waste elimination initiatives are established
Leads change initiatives both at the technical and people levels through recommendation of improvements in structure and processes by identifying performance gaps and resolving these with efficient and cost effective solutions
Set KFPs and regular reviews as well as carrying out annual appraisals for your team
What we are looking for
Flexible and adaptable
Professional and approachable
Excellent communication skills
Ability to deal with people at all levels
A proactive leader and team player with a drive to succeed
Comfortable delivering presentations and briefings to personnel at all levels within the Company
Oral communication – instruct/teach others, resolve complaints & settle disputes, provide routine information to team leaders/co-workers, interact with peers/managers to share knowledge & determine work priorities, provide basic counselling and answer questions as required
Written communication – complete standard records & forms, produce other written correspondence including letters, plans, notes, reports & emails
Problem solving – use everyday judgement or basic calculations to perform basic tasks, analyse/evaluate information from multiple sources and use to solve problems
Decision making – have the authority to determine and change priorities
Planning – schedule and coordinate the activities of financial and staffing resources to achieve company objectives
Negotiation – negotiate with others about controversial and/or conflicting matters
Leadership – play lead role in meetings and committees and conduct briefings as necessary
Degree educated or equivalent in engineering, materials or manufacturing based subject
Minimum 5 years successful background within senior management in a manufacturing environment
Ability to lead and actively promote the continuous improvement and change management
Computer literate, able to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook/Email
Come join us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.