Operations Manager

Job Description:

Position:                     Operations Manager

Location:                    Ballymoney

Reporting to:             General Manager (Ballymoney & Campsie)

Join our team at Terex and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Operations Manager to lead the Ballymoney team.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

As a Operations Manager at Terex, based in Ballymoney, you'll play a pivotal role in the site providing strong leadership for for the Ballymoney team including; Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Purchasing, Materials, Health & Safety, Maintenance & Facilities and Training enabling these functions to meet the operations strategy and continue to grow the business.

What you’ll do:

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the operations teams.
• Develop and maintain best practices in HSE awareness and training to achieve the target of Zero Harm.
• Ensure full compliance of entire team with site policies, procedures and HSE regulations.
• Develop and maintain best practices and production efficiencies in line with the Materials Processing Operating System using the tools and techniques.
• Oversee day to day operations of the production facility & financial aspects of the operations in line with budgets and the site P&L, balance sheet and cashflow.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement & strive towards best practice world class manufacturing.
• Improve the capabilities & capacity of the manufacturing unit, achieving Build To Schedule (BTS), On Time Delivery (OTD) & cost targets.
• Efficiently integrate new products into production and work with external sites on pipeline products.
• Lead, develop & motivate staff towards the achievement of targets & objectives on an ongoing basis.
• Act as an integral part of the site’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure common understanding of capacity, build schedule and sequence, and supply constraints affecting our schedules.
• Collate and provide all management reports as requested to both site management and the wider Terex Materials Processing Group.
• Provide relevant information and detail on an annual basis for the factory budgeting process in conjunction with the Finance.
• Ensure timely and relevant communication with all required departments in the businesses.
• Cooperate with the wider Terex Materials Processing Group in relation to the implementation of manufacturing strategies and other relevant duties.

What you’ll bring:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Whilst a third level qualification is preferred, a proven track record of operational achievement in a manufacturing environment is considered essential.
• A proven track record of operations experience with a significant part of this served at senior management level.
• Background of managing a fast-moving high mix low volume manufacturing facility (preferably manufacturing engineering in a business with fabrication/steelwork) including supply chain & quality functions.
• Experience of and a proven track record of people management in various roles and levels including; employee development, employee relations, performance management and change management
• A strong motivator with excellent communication skills, you will be fully conversant on lean principles and have demonstrated the ability to apply lean techniques in your career to date.
• Proven track record of improvement projects implementation
• Proven track record of consistently meeting financial targets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Excellent communication & IT skills
• Drive and energy for results
• Practical and commercially aware
• Flexible in approach and hard working
• Business acumen
• Strategic ability and innovative
• Ability to prioritise and organise
• Timely decision making
• Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities
• Highest level of integrity, honesty and trust

Why Join Us
• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries, Team Member bonus, private healthcare, paid holidays, pension, life assurance, LinkedIn Learning, on site free parking, perks card and many more.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work check out our Terex Careers page.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

How to Apply
To apply for this role and view all available positions within Terex, please visit our careers page: http://jobs.terex.com

Terex is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. 

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community.  We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement.  It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.