Operations Director

Senior Operations Professional Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven Senior Operations Professional from an engineering and manufacturing background, to join a growing business and be instrumental in the success of the business, driving the production and operational areas forward.

Client Details

My client is a well-established steel products manufacturer, they design, develop, manufacture and distribute their products throughout the UK and worldwide.

Description

As the Operations Director you will be responsible for:

1. The role holds key responsibilities including Production, Facilities Management, Environmental Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement, to ensure the business operates in the most effective manner possible and meets/exceeds customer expectation.
2. Oversee daily operations in the engineering and manufacturing department.
3. Implement operational strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of the company's goals.
4. Promote a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
5. Ensure safety and efficiency of all production operations.
6. Collaborate with internal teams to identify and manage resources effectively.
7. Develop and manage budget for the manufacturing department.
8. Maintain compliance with industry and company standards.
9. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering and manufacturing team.

Profile

A successful Operations Director should have:

• A degree or equivalent in an Engineering field.
• Proven leadership experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Experience of a manufacturing environment where welding, fabrication and manual methods of production have been the main processes.
• Experience within automated machine based production environment (not high volume).
• Must have spent a significant portion of career within an own product manufacturing business.
• Experience with product delivery using own transport fleet or through close cooperation with sub-contract haulier.
• Extensive working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements of a manufacturing facility and able to promote a strong Health and Safety culture.
• Ability and confidence to drive improvements in facilities and maintenance.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.

Job Offer

Excellent salary.
A flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.
A chance to lead a dedicated engineering and manufacturing team.
An opportunity to work for an environmentally conscious, innovative company.