Ingersoll Rand
Operations Manager Low Pressure
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Operations Manager Low Pressure
Operations Manager - Low Pressure
Location: Site based, Redditch
About Gardner Denver
Gardner Denver is a leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment, and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, serving industrial, energy, and medical sectors. With a broad range of compressor, vacuum, and blower products, coupled with 160 years of engineering expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to customers’ specific needs.
Job Summary
The Operations Manager – Low Pressure will lead the Redditch Senior Management Team, responsible for overseeing production processes, optimising resource allocation, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and efficiency standards. This position thrives on:
- Strong leadership and deep expertise in manufacturing, particularly in high-precision assembly environments
- Proficiency in managing cross-functional teams and process improvement initiatives
- Data-driven decision-making to meet production targets and strategic business objectives
The ideal candidate should excel in continuous improvement, supply chain coordination, and production planning.
Responsibilities
Production Management
- Oversee daily operations in the manufacturing facility, ensuring:
- Production schedules are met
- Quality standards are maintained
- Resource utilisation is optimised
- Coordinate complex assembly workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration between:
- Production, engineering, and quality control teams
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Continuous Improvement
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to:
- Enhance productivity
- Reduce waste
- Improve overall efficiency
- Identify and address process bottlenecks, recommending actionable solutions
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and motivate a cross-functional team, including:
- Supervisors
- Operators
- Technical staff
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Work closely with the Quality Team to ensure compliance with:
- Quality standards
- Regulatory requirements
- Industry certifications (ISO 9001 and IATF16949)
Health & Safety
- Champion HSE initiatives, including:
- Conducting regular risk assessments
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Promoting a safety-first culture
Supply Chain & Inventory Management
- Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to:
- Manage inventory levels
- Reduce lead times
- Secure materials for complex assemblies
- Ensure part availability for production deadlines
Budget & Cost Control
- Monitor operational budgets and implement cost-saving measures:
- Track expenses
- Prepare forecasts
- Analyse operational KPIs
- Report to senior management
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the primary contact for:
- Internal stakeholders (engineering, finance, sales)
- External partners (customer service teams)
- Ensure alignment on production goals and project timelines
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Basic Qualifications
- Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Certified as a Green Belt or higher Lean practitioner
Travel & Work Arrangements
- Fully site-based position
- Occasional travel to:
- Customers
- Suppliers
- Other IR sites in the UK & abroad
Key Competencies
- Proven experience in operations management within:
- Manufacturing or complex assembly environments
- Strong understanding of:
- Lean manufacturing
- Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with:
- ERP and production planning systems
- Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards
Benefits
- Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (5 days may be purchased post-probation)
- Pension Scheme: Attractive company-approved benefits
- Healthcare: Westfield Health medical cash plan coverage
- Life Benefits: Death in service benefit of 4x salary
- Additional Perks:
- Cycle scheme (post-probation)
- Electric Car Scheme (after 1 year of employment)
- 10% of salary in shares after 1 year
- Costco Gold membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
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