Head of Operations

2 weeks ago

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Reed Full time

My client located in Wolverhampton is looking to recruit a Head of Operations to join their Team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the Warehouse, Manufacturing, and SIOP teams whilst ensuring best practice and operational excellence.

Competitive salary, plus fantastic company benefits.  

What you'll be doing

  • Provide strategic leadership to the operations teams.
  • Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to enhance overall operational performance.
  • Oversee the manufacturing processes for Hardware, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards.
  • Collaborate with production managers to optimise workflow, minimise downtime, and improve overall operational efficiency.
  • Implement best practices for inventory management and material procurement.
  • Manage the distribution operations to ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment.
  • Optimise logistics and supply chain processes to minimise lead times and reduce costs.
  • Collaborate with the logistics team to enhance transportation and warehousing efficiency.
  • Work closely with other department heads, including finance, human resources, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration.
  • Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for operations and regularly report on performance against these metrics.
  • Analyse data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Inclusive approach a must
  • Ensure direct reports have SMART objectives which are regularly reviewed.
  • Coach direct reports on best practices and how to efficiently execute operational plans.
  • Creation of development and succession plans within the team

You will need to be:

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Proven experience in a Senior operations role within the manufacturing and distribution industry.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in operations management.
  • Demonstrable CI knowledge

If you would like more information please contact Ruth Flukes, at the Wolverhampton Branch, or email  for a full job description. 

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