Operations Director

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our assembly and warehouse teams, ensuring all resources are in place to deliver customer expectations and drive business growth.

• Develop and drive strategic plans for the operations function, including people and processes.
• Oversee and drive operational functions, including purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Lead, coach, and develop operations teams through effective training, communications, appraisals, and opportunities for team members to contribute.
• Lead and drive improvements and process improvements to increase operational efficiency across the site.
• Ensure customer forecasts/schedules are accurate and resources for manufacturing are in place to achieve SLAs.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to develop reporting systems and KPI objectives.
• Ensure labour planning and capacity planning is accurate to achieve customer plans.
• Develop strong relations with suppliers for services (manufacturing and distribution) to ensure cost and service effectiveness.

• Previous experience leading an operational team in a manufacturing, warehousing, or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership ability with an engaging nature and commercially savvy approach.
• Previous experience in digital/system transformation projects would be ideal.
• Ambitious and driven nature with the desire to progress career in tandem with business growth.
• Wide breadth of knowledge across planning, logistics, operations, and engineering.
• Good multi-tasker with exceptional communication skills.
• Previous experience of managing stock flow, supplier schedules, and controlling sub-contracted services would be ideal.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.