Manufacturing Operations Director

7 days ago

East Taphouse, United Kingdom Trial Balance Full time

Manufacturing Operations Director - Mid Cornwall - Circa: £115,000 (Neg) + Exceptional bonus scheme + enhanced benefits package + relocation support (where required)

Realistically, most applicants for this opportunity aren’t going to be the right fit. This is a big job that calls for an expert people manager, developer, and mentor. An individual with impeccable technical and commercial acumen who can act as the key voice for a site that employs a sizeable team, assuming pivotal responsibility for the success of a complex manufacturing facility.

The rewards for the right person are almost limitless. Firstly, you’ll be based in beautiful Cornwall, just moments away from a stunning coastline and a fantastic quality of life. Secondly, you’ll command a salary and incentive package that will take the role comfortably into six-figures. The role represents a potentially career-changing opportunity for the right person.

The employer: A technology-focused manufacturer of high-quality, high-value specialist industrial equipment. Well established and financially secure, the business operates on a global scale with an international portfolio of clients and production facilities. Driven by a highly experienced, energetic, and dynamic senior management team, the business has a stronghold in their innovative sector, with a demonstrable roadmap for sustainable and profitable growth.

The opportunity: The Manufacturing Operations Director will join a likeminded business where quality, customer satisfaction, and employee wellbeing lie at the heart of everything they do. The candidate will lead the entire manufacturing process for a highly successful division, maintaining superb engineering and logistical standards, as well as leading and influencing a highly experienced and motivated team. Core focus of the role includes:

  1. Plan, manage and execute all aspects of manufacturing controls to ensure exceptional efficiency that meets rigorous customer demands.
  2. Design, implement and develop ongoing process and cost control efficiencies assuming complete P&L responsibility.
  3. Manage all aspects of value stream activities ensuring strict adherence to high quality product standards that meet strict regulatory requirements.
  4. Lead, develop and motivate a large team of direct and indirect reports.
  5. Ensure that sound H&S policy and practice resonates throughout the site.
  6. Work closely with sales, marketing, and customer support colleagues, acting as a senior ambassador to major clients.
  7. Analysis of tooling effectiveness and pioneering material waste reduction strategy.
  8. Take the lead with outgoing commentary related to site performance, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
  9. Undertake a degree of national and international travel where required.

The person we’re searching for: A highly experienced manufacturing and/or engineering professional with at least three years of recently gained experience in a similar position. Key skills and experience include:

  1. A business or engineering degree.
  2. A dynamic, people-oriented change agent, with a passion for driving and supporting teams, providing mentorship and developing people.
  3. Superb manufacturing and production expertise with a strong knowledge of lean tooling, equipment, mechanics, and value streams.
  4. Exceptional commercial awareness.
  5. A sound understanding of P&L, budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.
  6. Strong IT aptitude (MS Office and bespoke digital tools).

The role: This is a full-time, permanent position operating from our client's site in mid Cornwall. Base salary circa £115,000 + Exceptional bonus scheme + enhanced benefits package + relocation support (where required).

The recruitment process: Well Placed HR, working in collaboration with our parent brand Trial Balance Consulting, are delighted to have been engaged as a key supplier by this employer. Our client is keen to ensure a thorough yet fluid recruitment process and potential applicants are encouraged to declare an interest in the opportunity without delay. We are not working to a closing date and well-suited applicants are likely to be invited to interview quickly following presentation. Please note that shortlisted candidates may be invited to sign a non-disclosure agreement proceeding initial interview.

For further details of this exceptionally exciting and rare opportunity, including a detailed role specification, please contact Alex Callister or Carly Kellow quoting reference AC/CK9767 ASAP.

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