Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Horsham, United Kingdom Terry Parris Associates Full time

Operations Manager / Director Designate

£60k - £80K + Private Healthcare

Location; Hailsham, East Sussex

Operations Manager / Director Designate

Our client have recently expanded their business into several new areas in a high technology product.

The role is to ensure the on-time delivery of our clients projects which range in value from £500k to £5M, mainly for export, working with sales, design and purchasing functions.

Also to take a senior position in the operation of their sister company.

Our client supply specialist equipment designed and manufactured in-house for the advanced materials industry, our technology is sold throughout the world and offers customers a research or production scale machine to process feedstock material into a refined highly valuable product.

This role will take responsibility of the full project execution from the design output providing effective leadership and co-ordination of the purchasing, production, manufacturing and installation teams. You will use project planning skills and tools to ensure consistent planning, forecasting, budget control, risk management and demonstrate cost savings throughout. The position offers the successful candidate the opportunity for progression to a directorial position as the business achieves its projected plans.

Job Specification & Qualifications

* Educated to degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

* Reporting to the board of directors, you will bring significant experience in building and commissioning large scale capital equipment worldwide.

* Experience in locating and developing critical suppliers of high value commercial and fabricated equipment and sub-assemblies.

* Responsible for maintaining business infrastructure and security.

* Must possess strong interpersonal skills to facilitate close working relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and personnel.

* Demonstrable ability to work consistently under times of pressure and provide positive leadership to the teams.

* Ensuring health and safety is always managed across all departments.

* Hosting of regular production meetings with a focus on ownership and achievement of agreed tasks.

* Identifying skills opportunities and gaps, recruiting and maintaining the strength of the teams, holding scheduled performance reviews and motivating staff to achieve objectives and personal development goals.

* A self-motivated personality, with the drive to achieve excellence in all activities undertaken.

* The role may also include other tasks and duties that may be required as directed by the board.

The role is based at the Hailsham site but may involve occasional UK and overseas visits in support of our worldwide customer base. Due to the nature of the work this role cannot be fulfilled by working on a remote basis.

TPA are a specialist recruitment agency recruiting on behalf of our client.

We would like to hear from you if you have worked in a senior level position within Manufacturing, you are looking for your next challenge, and to work for a company where you can have a real impact.

Apply through the link and we will call you to discuss your application, the role and the company in more detail



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