Manufacturing Operations Director

1 day ago


Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Get Recruited Ltd Full time

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Get Recruited Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Director to join a highly successful and fast-growing bespoke manufacturing business in Crewe. With a proven track record in leading multi-disciplined teams, you will be responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations to ensure efficient, high-quality production, to schedule, and deliver agreed results to customers within the agreed timescale.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure efficient, high-quality production, to schedule, and deliver agreed results to customers within the agreed timescale.
  • Lead a direct team of 3 to 4 Direct Reports, with an indirect team of 35-40 people across departments such as Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, and Procurement.
  • Develop and manage production schedules, inventory control, materials planning, labour, and contingency plans to ensure Business as Usual (BAU) at all times.
  • Monitor key performance metrics and implement data-driven strategies to optimise processes.
  • Demonstrate strong financial awareness and experience with resource planning and budgeting.
  • Work with modern ERP systems to streamline operations and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead and develop the operations team, providing coaching, training, and performance management.

Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will need to have current experience in an Operations Manager or similar role within an Engineering and/or Manufacturing business.
  • Experience in Bespoke Manufacturing / Bespoke Engineering is essential within a business with a £50m+ turnover.
  • Very strong leadership qualities with experience of managing multi-disciplined teams such as Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement & Transport.
  • Expertise in implementing and managing LEAN manufacturing processes.
  • Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills.

Estimated Salary: Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance + Benefits



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