National Operations Manager - Mortars & Screeds

National Operations Manager
Field-based, UK
Competitive Salary, Company Car, Bonus + Benefits
48 hours per week Monday to Friday

Welcome to Marshalls Mortars and Screeds – our cutting-edge range of mortars and screeds are meticulously crafted to meet every customer's diverse needs. Our products are powered by innovation and performance and guarantee exceptional strength, durability, and workability, ensuring a seamless application process and results that stand the test of time. Proudly a part of Marshalls plc, the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping, building, and roofing products. We’ve held our Superbrand status since 2010, and we’re a successful FTSE 250! Every step we take and every product we make, is geared towards making the world around us a better place to live.

Our Operations department is at the heart of our success, delivering the highest quality mortar and screed products to customers nationwide. We're looking for a National Operations Manager to lead six of our operational sites across the UK. This is a pivotal role that offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence and ensure our continued growth!

What’s the mission?
This isn’t your typical National Operations Manager job but more of a General Manager role, which will support the Managing Director in the development and delivery of the Mortar and Screeds business strategy through strong people leadership and Operational and SHEQ requirements.

We’re looking for a strong leader to manage, coach and train the management team to develop a performance-driven culture, with emphasis on ownership, accountability, transparency and development of the facility and its people. You will lead a direct team of four, with circa 15 indirect reports. You’ll engage the ‘hearts and minds’ of the of our colleagues to create and sustain a pro-active culture in all disciplines across the business.

You’ll also lead all operational, compliance, SHEQ and continuous improvement activities whilst maintaining close links between Logistics, Technical, Sales and Customer Service to ensure that leverage and integration is maximised.

This is a National, field-based role with regular travel to sites across the UK.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• 3+ years’ experience in a leadership role in a medium/large automated manufacturing operation with relevant safety systems, quality standards, housekeeping standards
• Lean manufacturing experience is essential (5S & Six Sigma)
• Previous construction related building products manufacturing experience would be a distinct advantage
• Experience of budget control and managing capital programmes
• Project management experience
• Experience of leading and delivering change
• Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) would be a real advantage
• Experience of continuous improvement/lean manufacturing techniques e.g. DMAIC, would be an advantage
• Degree or equivalent in experience
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate desirable

What’s next?
This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in progressing your career. We will support your development and offer you an opportunity to work in a meaningful and engaging environment where you can have an immediate impact. New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspirations.

More about Marshalls
Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions, Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products.

Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions.

Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates.

Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories.

Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website www.marshalls.co.uk

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Car
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development opportunities
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance

Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

Closing date 22nd November 2024

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