We have an excellent opportunity for a results driven Technical and Operations professional to join our Kemsley Senior Management Team as Technical Operations Manager. This role will see you as a core member of the Senior Management Team, providing expert knowledge and support to the wider mill operations function. You will be able to prioritise a busy workload and lead by example to deliver an excellent level of customer service, acting as the link between the mill and our customers, whilst also having key involvement across our Quality, Technical, Production and Engineering teams. What being a Technical Operations Manager at DS Smith will involve… Reporting to the Mill Manager you lead Technical Operations within the Mill. The Technical Operations Department is responsible for Product Quality and associated Quality Management Systems, Product Development and Raw Material supply. This role has a wide scope and will also include the following: x Ensure a safe working environment at all times. x Support and drive operational excellence at all levels. x Display clear leadership skills, ensure performance and manage a multi skilled team. x Support both the Production & Engineering Manager in daily and site management. x Represent Kemsley Mill for External Affairs such as Industry and our Customers. x Be an ambassador of continuous improvement ensuring a consistently developing workplace and represent Kemsley within the BAT Group. x Build a team to capture and develop talent. x Ensure compliance of products. x Work closely with the project management team to support business plans and whilst remaining cost efficient. x Be a key member of business development plans within the mill. What we would like our candidate to have… x Good communication, with the ability to communicate at all levels, including senior management, both within internal and external customers. x Ideally degree qualified in a Technical / Scientific subject. x Ability to lead a team and drive performance. x Experience in controlling spend and costs. x Experience in a paper manufacturing environment would be desirable. x Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing is highly desirable. x Demonstration of a high level of Industry & legislation knowledge including across paper and plastics grades and treatment technologies. x An ability to work to and meet set deadlines, both customers defined and internal. x Commercial negotiation skills. We are always looking for new self-motivated highly-skilled talents to join us on our journey. If you have a strong Operational, Technical (Production or Engineering) background and are looking to join an exciting place of work, please get in touch. Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, UK.
To apply, please forward a copy of your most recent CV to: rob.williams@dssmith.com
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