Operations Director

7 days ago


Lancing, United Kingdom Listgrove Full time
{"Job Title": "Operations Director", "Job Description": "Job Overview

Join Listgrove, a leading recruitment agency with five decades of market intelligence, as we seek an experienced Operations Director to lead our global operations. This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic growth and excellence in our manufacturing sector clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize our clients' operations and supply chain management processes.
  • Accountable for budget setting and meeting business financial targets.
  • Assess commercial viability of opportunities and provide strategic insights to our board of directors.
  • Oversee all aspects of operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and procurement, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer demand.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.
  • Map the entire value chain and devise holistic technological/process innovations for execution over a 3-5 year plan.
  • Ensure customer SLAs are understood, measured, and maintained at satisfactory levels at all times.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to operations managers.
  • Encourage and promote a continuous improvement culture, enthusing lean manufacturing principles.
  • Accountable for all HSE matters on site, promoting a 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 in Engineering and/or polymer.
  • Ambition to become COO/CEO, with a personal roadmap in place an advantage.
  • Demonstrable ability to see the whole value chain.
  • Strong 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.
  • Experience of LVHV manufacturing environment, Plastics Manufacturing, and a background in Sales and Marketing would be an advantage.
  • Prepared for international travel.
About Listgrove

Listgrove is a leading recruitment agency with five decades of market intelligence, unrivalled industry networks, and a recognised international brand. We are committed to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions and HR services to our clients.

To learn more about our services and case studies, please visit our website.

We look forward to meeting you at our upcoming exhibitions in 2024: Packaging Innovations, NPE Orlando USA, CHEMUK, FIP Lyon, PRS Europe, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack Gothenburg.

Performance through People.


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