Strategic Operations Director

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Spencer - Richardson Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Operations Director to join our team at Spencer-Richardson. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading operations in plant/material handling, logistics, or M&E engineering. They will be solutions-focused, proactive, and have demonstrable experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Coaching and motivating operational teams to deliver against health and safety, targets, and quality.
  • Driving operational performance within budget, maintaining excellent customer service, and building a positive business culture.
  • Reviewing, enhancing, and developing strategic plans to improve operational performance.
  • Building strong and sustainable relationships with stakeholders at all levels to promote effective collaboration across the group.
  • Ensuring service standards are always delivered at levels of excellence.
  • Promoting a culture of high performance, clear communication, and team-working.
  • Full responsibility for fiscal performance and the P&L.
  • Consulting with clients, customers, and colleagues to bring solutions to challenges and keep on track with strategic plans.
  • Upholding industry accreditations, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
  • Adhering to and promoting all health and safety and compliance legislation.

To be successful, the ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience leading operations in plant/material handling, logistics, or M&E engineering.
  • Solutions-focused and proactive.
  • Demonstrable experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Flexibility to travel across sites.
  • Values-driven, with a strong focus on EDI, excellent service, and team-working.
  • Adaptable approach to work.
  • Diplomatic communication style.
  • Proven experience improving operational efficiencies in a growing and fast-paced business.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, death in service, enhanced pension, wellbeing incentives, and more.



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