Operations Director

3 months ago

North West, United Kingdom Listgrove Full time

GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975

Operations Director
Based in Manchester

Job ref: EG /62392

Sector: Polymers
Function: Operations
Location: Manchester

Client Overview:

Manufactures of polymer products offering semi-finished materials, complex machined components, injection moulded parts, seals & slide bearings that are supplied to a range of sectors including Aerospace, Medical, Oil &Gas & Renewables. The business offer an extensive product portfolio for a diverse spectrum of demanding applications, which service a worldwide customer base.
With manufacturing sites and sales offices in the UK and Europe, and partners globally we aim to offer our customers cost effective solutions at the highest quality from material selection through to product design, manufacturing, and distribution

Role Overview:

The role will be responsible for all operational responsibilities of global sites, managing 3 site managers and all related support functions. Accountable for operational strategy, execution and delivery of key P&L targets.

Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement strategic plans to optimise the company's operations and supply chain management processes
· Accountable for budget setting and meeting business financial targets.
· Accountable for assessing commercial viability of opportunities and providing appropriate insight to board of directors in aid of effective strategic decision making
· Oversee all aspects of operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality & procurement and ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer demand.
· Responsible and accountable for compliance for local regulatory requirements
· Responsible in mapping the entire value chain and devising holistic technological/process innovations for execution over a 3-5 year plan
· Accountable for ensuring customer SLA’s are understood, measured and maintained at satisfactory levels at all times
· Responsible for effective internal cross functional communication for international customer involving Product Managers, Sales Representatives, R&D and other appropriate functions.
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers
· Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations managers
· Encourage and promote a continuous improvement enthusing lean manufacturing principles
· Accountable for all HSE matters on site whilst promoting the proactive enhancement of HSE culture across all operating functions

Candidate Profile:

· MBA graduate with a bachelor’s degree in a subject related to Engineering/Manufacturing.
· 7+ years progressive experience in a key leadership/management/CI leadership role at a manufacturing facility preferably Engineering and /or polymer
· Ambition to become COO/CEO and having a personal roadmap in place an advantage
· Must have the demonstrable ability to see the whole value chain
· Strong understanding of understanding of financial and accounting practices
· Very strong strategic problem solving and analytical skills
· Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles such as Lean manufacturing
· Practical understanding of safety systems and policies is a must
· Experience of LVHV manufacturing environment, Plastics Manufacturing and a background in Sales and Marketing would all be an advantage
· Prepared for international travel.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.
For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Why select Listgrove?
· Five Decades of Market Intelligence
· Unrivalled Industry Networks
· Recognised International brand
· 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.

MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:
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