Operations Associate

## Operations AssociateApplylocations: Belfast, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R567171Work Flexibility: Onsite**Operations Associate** **What you will do:*** Provides manufacturing, product and process co-ordination support to the manufacturing line. In addition, coordinates and evaluates production training and trains trainers.* Responsible for ensuring the performance of an assigned team / work process. The role involves having ownership and accountability for personal and team-based performance metrics. This role involves working closely with the Operations Supervisors to reduce downtime and optimise performance to the production plan.* Ensuring the team performance meets KPIs on Safety, Quality and Productivity.* Provides active coaching and feedback to operators.* Actively manages production flow to optimise performance* Ensures Production Schedule is always followed.* Lead the Tier 1 Process* Actively anticipate potential downtime and reduce production interruptions* Coordinate and prioritise production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and relevant Key Production Indicators (KPIs) as per the Production Plan.* Communicate and record output levels.* Collaborate with NPI teams to ensure that builds are prioritised and progressed through the line as per required timelines.* Identify and manage training priorities vs business needs monthly* Lead the formation of training schedule and are responsible for executing the plan vs to ensure versatility, station rotation and line staffing plans are adequate to meet business needs. Train & support the lines in delivery of training.* Responsible for approval, implementation, and scheduling of training for document changes.* Lead Production Training for new hires and ensures cross-training plans for employees are implemented.* Evaluates and signs off training. Collaborate with the Training Applications Analyst in the upkeep of the SLMS training & ensuring that training is effectively recorded in line with QMS.* Reviews overtime needs with Operations Supervisor and co-ordinates gathering list of team members to meet this need.* Ensure quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed.* Support with maintaining production systems (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits).* Promote current Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Processes.* Lead EHS / 6S for your team – ensure that a proactive approach to health and safety. Champion and achieve the 6S process, standards, and objectives using teamwork.* Participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives.* Participate in the resolution of NC & CAPAs as required and ensure effective compliance with Quality Management System (QMS).* All other duties as assigned.**What you will need:** Education: Desirable: GCSE Grade A-C in Maths, English and Science Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ manufacturing experience System/Computer Requirements:* Competency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook* Competency with SAPKey Competencies needed for this position:* Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse teams.* Ability to utilise problem solving skills to anticipate and prevent downtime* Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement.* Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment* Commitment – willingness to take ownership of a task or go the extra mile to ensure deadlines or targets are achieved.Travel Percentage: None#J-18808-Ljbffr…