(Senior) Manager Development Business Operations

2 weeks ago

Scotland, United Kingdom Engineering Full time

I am working for a heavy manufacturing business in the Ayrshire area - They have created a new senior management role for their Scottish businesses, Head of Operations - Scotland. This role reports directly to the MD and has responsibility for the full operations of their 2 x facilities - one in Ayrshire and a smaller operation in the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Ideally someone coming from a heavy manufacturing industry where operational management is key to their experience would be ideal. The person can be based at either location if they are willing to travel. Ayrshire being the largest site might make the most sense, but they are open for the right candidate being located from the East of the Central belt as well, but the role is not a hybrid role so onsite 5 days per week.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership and management of business operations across these respective sites and contribute to the senior leadership team. They are responsible for hitting or exceeding agreed targets for the Group and develop / execute the strategic plan to grow business operations. Plant Manager for both operations
* Operations Strategy and Planning
o Develop the site strategy to maximise the return to the business.
o Set the Scottish production budget with senior leadership team & plant manager inputs.
* o Monitor production performance against budget through an agreed set of KPIs.
o Ensure the optimisation of the maintenance function and its systems for plant efficiency.
* Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ)
o Ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, staff and processes are in place.
* o Review internal moves/ promotions to ensure they are the right fit for the Group.
o Guide multi-disciplinary group to research opportunities and develop business cases.
* New Projects / Capital Development
o Ensure that short & long term projects are managed and delivered on time and to budget.
o Contribute to the successful delivery of the business strategy together with members of the Senior Leadership Team.
o Conduct performance and development reviews of team members.
o Identify development opportunities for team members.
* o Standardise business practices and reports across sites.
o Drive the improvement of the manufacturing and lean practices.
o Introduce systems and processes to secure plant efficiency and deliver budgets.
o Ensure that the throughput evolves to meet the needs of the business as it grows and invests in capital.
o Develop the technology/production/maintenance plans to enable the site team deliver on the overall targets.
* o Maximising the value of throughput across manufacturing and operating sites
o Training and development of the team
o Developing the clients brand and reputation with suppliers within the UK and Ireland
o Drive to exceed goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance.
o Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to make presentations and capable of persuading all levels of the business.
o Proficient in IT, software packages and systems
Minimum 5 years' experience in leading Operations teams in a senior leadership role.
* Proven track record in heavy industry operations and manufacturing.
* Proven brand leader.
Manufacturing / Operations / Business degree or relevant equivalent qualification
If you are an experienced manufacturing Head of Operations looking for their next career move with this highly successful manufacturer, please contact me on the below details to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest:-
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