Operations Manager

Overview

IMI plc

IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

We help OEMs across life science and fluid control industries improve the performance of their devices, enabling better scientific research, faster diagnosis of diseases, better medical treatments, and more efficient machines, dramatically improving life for everyone.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI's success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

The Operations Manager is a key member of the local Management Team and is primarily responsible for the development and delivery of the operational strategy of the business and ensuring its alignment to the Business Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and improve operational performance in line with agreed KPI's, like safety (LTA / first aid incidents / SAFERs), on time delivery, arrears, productivity, stock turns and product quality

• Ensure that the strategy is embedded in the Operations function - to drive lean deployment across the site

• Leads Operations on its LEAN journey through practice, training, facilitation, and support. Drives continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and quality

• Develop the Operations team through clarity on performance, expectations, objectives, priorities, development, and improvement opportunities

• Own and execute the Operations capital expenditure process in line with the budget and align the manufacturing strategy to become a world class factory utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques for improved quality, throughput, and cost reduction

• Manage factory capacities to meet current and future customer requirements as well as future growth

• Exhibit strong authentic leadership of the Operations team, driving a proactive culture and improve performance

• Participate effectively in cross functional New Product Development activities

• Develop a best-in-class Operations talent pool

• Management of cost centre budgets for production

• Remain flexible and assist with all reasonable tasks as a key member of the management team

• Promote and comply at all times with company policies and procedures

Critical Competencies for Success

• Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering with background in manufacturing processes, MBA desirable.

• 8-10 years of experience, including five years Production. Degree calibre individual with significant operations leadership experience within an engineering / manufacturing environment

• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience; experienced in leading / facilitating kaizen improvements focused on improving KPI performance and embedding the culture within a business

• Proven experience in driving HS+E improvements and Quality performance

• Proven data analysis skills

• 5 years of direct experience in supervising and strong leadership skills

• Effective communication at all levels within and outside the business; verbal written and presentation skills

• Significant people management skills including influencing and communication skills

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.

• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.

• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.

• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.

• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.

• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.

• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.

• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%.

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties - At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.