Manufacturing Business Leader

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Futures Full time

We are seeking an exceptional Operations Director to drive the success of our global manufacturing business. As a senior member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of one of our local plants and leading our global operations strategy.

About Us

Futures is a well-established and successful manufacturing business with a strong reputation in the industry. Our company has been built on a foundation of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working for a corporate multi-site manufacturing business, with a proven track record of managing through periods of change. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent commercial acumen, able to set and implement plans that drive business growth and improvement.

Job Description

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Operations Director to join our team and make a significant impact on the future of our business. Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Leading the operations function globally, ensuring seamless integration and standardization across all plants
  2. Developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality
  3. Maintaining strong relationships with plant management teams and other stakeholders
  4. Managing budgets and resources to achieve business objectives
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

  • A degree in engineering or a related field, backed by at least ten years' experience in a manufacturing/engineering business
  • Proven experience in managing production, design, quality, maintenance, and supply chain department heads
  • Excellent analytical skills, including a history of process improvement/labour savings through well-justified CAPEX and data-backed initiatives
  • Strong commercial acumen, with experience in negotiating high-level tenders and winning multi-million pound contracts at favourable margins

We offer a competitive salary of £120,000 per annum, plus benefits package, reflecting your expertise and the value you will bring to our organisation.



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