Company
Our client is a fast growth UK toy company that sells a broad range of products in over 20 international markets. This award winning business is a global expert in product development and toy sourcing, that creates outstanding consumer products through intelligent, caring and safe design.
Requirement & Responsibilities
The company is looking to appoint a suitably experienced Operations Director, to come into the business at a very exciting time. Core responsibilities will entail:
* Leading and optimising the company’s operations, supply chain, quality assurance, compliance and vendor management
* Driving continuous improvement with the company’s international supply chain vendors, to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of goods
* Improving the company’s operational systems, processes and procedures
* Leading negotiations, budgeting, purchasing, and putting efficient workflows in place to maximize the company's productivity and performance
* Overseeing and mentoring cross-functional teams in the UK and Far East
* Regularly updating stakeholders on operational performance, risks, and opportunities.
Expertise & Character Fit
* Proven operations leadership within successful consumer products manufacturing & distribution companies
* Excellent knowledge of consumer-packaged goods supply chains and processes, particularly with experience of the Far East
* Experience of building resilient operating systems
* Energetic, driven and passionate
* Excellent communication skills at all levels
* Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders
* Strong Resilience and Leadership skills
* Willingness to travel to the Far East quarterly
* Organised and highly professional
* Values driven with strong emotional intelligence
* Ideally a strong passion for driving sustainability initiatives in manufacturing and distribution
* High levels of energy with a keen desire to develop high performing and engaged teams
* Exceptional leadership skills, with proven experience in coaching and mentoring