The role of Operations Director will involve managing a dynamic team and ensuring the smooth running of operations. In this newly created role for the business, this is the perfect opportunity to take on a key leadership role and make a real impact on operational performance, in a role where you can drive change and help shape the future of the business. The Operations Director will be responsible for:
* Managing and leading key department heads, including Production, Materials, and Engineering, with 5 direct and approximately 100 indirect reports.
* Ensuring high-performance and developing a skills matrix for continued development.
* Oversee daily operations, develop efficient plans, and collaborate with the management team to streamline workflows and optimise production.
* Maintain timely, quality-driven delivery of orders, meeting quoted lead times and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
* Identify areas for improvement, reduce indirect time, and uphold the right first time approach to maintain high standards of productivity and quality.
* Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety standards, promoting a culture of safety across all teams.
The Candidate
To be successful in your application for this Operations Director role you will need:
* Experience managing operations in a high value, low volume precision engineering environment.
* Management experience of teams totalling circa 100 people, including appraisals and people development.
* Strong knowledge of best practices, with the ability to bring innovative ideas to the table.
* Commercially aware, understanding the importance of on-time delivery and proactive planning to avoid delays.
* A leader capable of developing people, engaging with the people to make them feel a part of the team and build a good team culture.
The Benefits
For this Operations Director role the following benefits are on offer:
* 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
* Private medical cover
* Additional leave for Christmas shutdown
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