Operations Director, UK Packaging

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time
Job Title: Operations Director, UK Packaging

As a key member of the UK Cluster Management team, the Operations Director will play a crucial role in developing and implementing the Supply Chain/Operations strategy for the UK. This will involve ensuring that all Operations targets and costs are met through the most effective and efficient use of people and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and drive the implementation of the Supply Chain/Operations strategy for the UK.
  • Lead the continuous development and execution of defined Operations/Supply Chain business plans for the cluster.
  • Lead the UK Environment, Health and Safety Function by supporting regional strategy setting and ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with the company health, safety and environmental policies.
  • Drive the development of capable, lean and efficient operations and supply chain organisation across UK in close collaboration with the Sector Directors and the site teams.
  • Research and implement the latest techniques of lean manufacturing, challenging the Sector Directors and the Plant GMs to achieve step-changes in performance.
  • Develop and implement a robust asset management strategy for the UK cluster, including optimisation of cluster manufacturing footprint.
  • Responsible for execution of project management system to ensure the most optimum use of resources.
  • Anticipate future Supply Chain/Operations trends and innovations, and constantly look for creative methods of reducing the cost of manufacturing on time, in full, delivery of quality products to our customers.
  • Establish and maintain positive customer- and supplier relationships to enhance the performance and reputation of DS Smith.
  • Participate and contribute to the overall business development of the entire NE region, developing and gaining approval for the Supply Chain/Operations business strategy.
  • Drive and facilitate the development of short- and long-term investment plans related to production technology to maintain and further improve cost effectiveness and competitiveness of products and production processes.
  • Establish effective communication channels to sales and marketing departments in UK and Regional/Divisional functions to ensure effective execution of the Supply Chain/Operations strategy.
  • Ensure production is set against business plans to achieve agreed profitability targets.
  • Apply comprehensive management control to ensure people, plant, machinery and transport costs are within budget.
  • Ensure that overall operations systems and procedures are in place and in line with DS Smith guidelines to manage any problems that arise and develop contingency plans.
  • Drive forward the emphasis on improved productivity, reduced waste, and the delivery of reliable manufacturing capacity.
  • Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with the company health, safety and environmental policies.
  • Manage the Cluster Health & Safety community, and ensure active partnership with the Regional Health & Safety Director (HSE) for continued good practice and good relations with the authorities on safety issues.
  • Act as the company's representative on safety, technical, regulatory and environmental matters on cross-industry bodies and trade associations.
  • Ensure that UK identifies and utilises business synergies across the business entity and within the NE region to optimise business processes and drive out costs.
  • Build and promote an organisational structure and culture that tears down any functional/business unit barriers and establish a lean and efficient structure that utilises all existing capabilities and resources across the business.
  • Safeguard and lead the continuous DS Smith integration process on a global, regional and business entity level.
  • Warrant and embed the DS Smith business vision, culture and values in the organisation.
  • Enrich and expand the talent pipeline within the organisation and ensure strong leadership capabilities.
  • Lead, coach and develop the Operations team in UK to achieve maximum performance and the HR capability to meet current and future business targets and challenges.
  • Establish and develop relationships with key internal stakeholders at local, regional and Group Operating Committee levels.
  • Role model and champion the DS Smith values and Leadership Competencies and act as a change role model continuously striving to improve leadership and people management to deliver continuous durable performance.

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