Parkinson Lee Executive Search are currently working with a leading manufacturer and supplier into the automotive sector with the appointment of an Operations Director.
This Operations Director is a pivotal role and one which will forge part of the Senior Leadership Team, overseeing a headcount of c600 across multiple site locations in the Midlands.
Our client is keen to appoint a progressive, career minded and results driven professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments, combining operational excellence with a proven track record in continuous improvement and multisite management.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Develop and implement operational strategies that deliver scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective results.
* Provide strategic oversight across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring consistency in operational performance and adherence to standards.
* Contribute to the wider group’s strategic goals as a key member of the senior management team.
* Oversee and optimise all operational performance measures across the end-to-end operation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Drive key metrics including productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
* Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring targets are achieved.
* Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure operational integration across the business.
* Deliver operational efficiencies that directly enhance profitability and growth.
* Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and drive impactful results.
* Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
* Tailor site-specific improvement plans while maintaining alignment with the business’s broader objectives.
* Manage resources effectively to maximise throughput and minimize waste.
* Continuously enhance customer satisfaction and retention through service excellence and process improvement.
Parkinson Lee Executive Search are keen to speak with people that have the following skills and experience:
* Degree qualified or equivalent training within Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, MBA Qualification highly desirable.
* Professional certification in Lean Six Sigma, highly desirable.
* Experienced manufacturing operations leader with demonstrable skills in multisite management.
* Passionate about continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and a strong track record in driving operational efficiency.
* Solid commercial and financial skills, with a history of delivering cost savings and driving profitability.
* Experience managing customer-centric operations in alignment with business objectives.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all organisational levels.
Our client is offering a competitive salary of £120,000 - £130,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package, complimented with the opportunity to lead and shape operations at a pivotal time for the business and a platform for professional growth in a progressive and dynamic organisation.