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Operations Director

2 months ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Listgrove Ltd Full time
Job ref: CST/60922

Salary: Highly attractive salary and benefits package

The Company:

Part of a multi-national group, our client is a leading plastics manufacturer with a strong reputation for providing innovative solutions to a fast paced and demanding customer base.

The Role:

Senior member of the Executive Leadership Team

Responsible for the development and implementation of the operations strategy and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the business across a range of markets it operates in.

Breadth of the role touches most aspects of the business, including oversight of a significant manufacturing footprint, logistics, purchasing, and ownership of the "end to end" order fulfilment process.

Requires a high degree of teamwork and collaboration with engineering, sales, finance, and HR.

Person Profile:

Minimum of 7 years senior operational management experience covering the key functions of manufacturing, supply chain, and health & safety

Qualified to a minimum of degree level the candidate will possess a high degree of intellectual rigour and a desire to analyze and optimize the use of data in the business to drive strategy and performance

A track record of working with an established S&OP process

Significant people management experience ideally with teams of over 150

Knowledgeable in Lean manufacturing techniques and how to use these as a template to deliver operational excellence

Ambitious, persistent, resolute with gravitas and a demonstrable 'can do' attitude that both colleagues and customers buy into

For EU roles: Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Conrad Taylor

Why select Listgrove?
  1. Five Decades of Market Intelligence
  2. Unrivalled Industry Networks
  3. Recognised International brand
  4. HR Qualified Professionals

To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove's Case Studies page.

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