At Volk, our purpose is the eradicate preventable blindness through all aspects of the work we do. Volk is a highly regarded, global organization and is a subsidiary of Halma, a FTSE 100 company. To support our ongoing growth, we are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Plant Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the daily operation to include machining, assembly, safety, tactical purchasing, inventory management, enforcing quality procedures and management of inbound/outbound processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing both a production facility and a team. They should be able to analyze each step of the manufacturing process and make effective use of resources to deliver desired outcomes. The candidate will also have an ability to follow safety and compliance guidelines diligently in order to create a healthy work environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations such as budget, production schedule and stock
• Maintain clean and safe workplace
• Analyze production costs and inventory to establish areas for improvements
• Ensure adherence to rules and workplace policies
• Examine processes and design plans to effectively use available resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or relevant field
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience managing team and operations, including hands on employee leadership and supervision in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, lean six sigma methodology and financial reports.
• Knowledge of data analysis, advanced reporting capabilities and statistical analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to automate systems and processes to improve product quality, service and production costs
• Collaborative and approachable, will generate value for the organization and the team
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks concurrently
• Ability to develop structure in ambiguous environments and drive change
• Advanced Excel knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office