GM/Head of Operations
One of our clients, an automotive manufacturer is looking to add a Head of Ops/GM to their team.
Purpose of role: To manage key operating functions of the business, to include Manufacturing and project related activities. In addition, the management and control of the business architecture in terms of key tools, processes and meetings, in order to achieve the agreed operating plan.
In this role the successful candidate will have ownership and control of all operational inputs impacting business P&L performance. Working closely with the business unit financial controller the candidate will be expected reported to report to the senior management team on a regular basis against forecasts and or budgets, making tactical and influencing strategic decisions to shape the business such that overarching business objectives are met or exceeded.
Direct Reports:
Production Manager
Production Scheduler
Head of Engineering
Warranty and Aftercare Manager
Quality Engineer
Key responsibilities:
* Sound management of Sales and Operating Planning process and distribution and measurement thereof
* Management of capacity to ensure that labour is balanced with the requirements of the plan
* Management of procurement and materials staff to ensure that materials are available to support the plan, and that working capital needs are balanced against this, (i.e. materials are properly scheduled and controlled and neither over-stocked or short of requirements)
* Ensuring the technical resources or the team are deployed to best advantage of the business to engender a culture of continuous improvement alongside current model engineering and new product development. The successful candidate will be able to reference the deployment of technical resources to advantage in a previous role.
* To oversee weekly contract and pre-contract reviews in order to manage key milestones and risks at a detailed level, and having a formal template for production readiness that is communicated with all relevant staff, especially heads of departments
* Weekly review product costings against plan along with the Financial Controller, ensuring that materials are procured, and that hours of build are in line with planned costs of production
* To ensure that the quality of each vehicle is to the required and defined standard, meeting or exceeding customer requirements and to formally manage the business quality processes along with the Quality Team.
* Management of all operations employees and their welfare, as well as enforcing the necessary rules and processes
* Management of the company health and safety systems and processes, including risk management and disaster control with the Head of SHEQ
* Ability to set a culture of achieving high standards of operating execution, and speed of execution and decision making, thus setting a culture of urgency and focus, whilst achieving top class standards of quality, housekeeping and health and safety
* Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute business growth strategies.
* Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.