Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is now recruiting for a Site Director based at our Bishops Cleeve site.
Ontic is more than just a business; we're a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We're committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.
The Role:
As part of the RoW (Rest of World) Senior Management Team and leading from the front, you’ll provide effective leadership and management of the site, taking ownership of the strategic and operational responsibility for all areas of the site which will play a pivotal role in Ontic’s continued growth and success. You’ll drive initiatives which increase capacity and efficiency, holding the site accountable for their part in the delivery of objectives, taking corrective action and making improvements to achieve this.
Your primary responsibility is to provide effective leadership for the cross-functional site management team to ensure delivery of our customer, operational and financial metrics. In addition, you’ll have:
1. Accountability for the site’s Quality Management System
2. Accountability for the site’s HSE objectives
3. Responsible for the financial performance of the site and achieving its annual budget commitments
4. Provide strong leadership and guidance, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
5. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operation of the facility.
6. Strategic planning: Develop and implement strategies to achieve the site’s goals and objectives, with the ability to identify and assess opportunities for growth and improvement.
7. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive customer engagement and operational performance.
8. Strong communication skills to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
9. Provide regular reports on the site’s performance and implement improvements as necessary.
About You:
At Ontic, our culture is integral to making sure we enjoy our work and deliver for our customers. While we look for the right skillset, we're also looking for someone who will thrive within our recognition and empowerment culture.
To be successful in this role you'll need to have a proven background of leadership within the aerospace industry with a solid understanding of financial management, customer engagement, and operational excellence. You'll have proven experience of being able to bring teams together to achieve a common goal while maintaining high levels of personal integrity.
You'll also need to:
1. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels enabling you to negotiate and influence.
2. Demonstrate a clear commitment to the organisation’s values.
3. Be approachable and diplomatic, whilst being assertive, confident, and able to work as part of a team.
4. Be action-oriented and innovative in leading the site.
5. Be capable of driving change transformation and executing strategy to achieve the required business results.
6. Possess the ability to influence and challenge decisions where appropriate and think with a business lens.
Benefits:
At Ontic, we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.
Our benefits package highlights include:
* Up to 37 days paid leave
* 10 hours paid volunteering time
* Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounts and offers from a range of retailers
Our Values:
Our values are intrinsic to everything we do:
* We share a common sense - we’re a global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision.
* We have the freedom to choose - we’re challengers and innovators with the freedom to think differently and challenge the status quo.
* We create the opportunity - we’re change-makers with a clear direction and can-do spirit.
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
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