Strategic Operations Director

1 month ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Zenoot Ltd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary leader to join our team as an Operational Excellence Manager. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for driving strategic operational direction and implementing a comprehensive productivity strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a long-term productivity strategy to drive business growth and improvement.
  • Manage and motivate a high-performing team of production, engineering, quality, and supply chain professionals.
  • Analyze and assess operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Drive process development and automation improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Champion quality excellence and right-first-time methodology to ensure exceptional customer service and quality standards.
  • Manage capex, plant development, and budgetary/financial reporting to ensure effective resource allocation.
  • Lead the operational team, developing skills, knowledge, and motivation to respond to a fast-paced and ever-changing marketplace.
  • Recruit and develop new team members to build succession planning and add additional skills to the business.
  • Cultivate an accountable and agile culture, promoting open communication, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers, customers, and other external contacts to drive business growth and improvement.
  • Collaborate across the wider container division group to create and implement best practices to aid and improve business performance.
  • Work closely with other senior leaders to ensure the company achieves its profitability objectives.

Requirements:

  • Proven track record of managing, motivating, empowering, and developing individuals and teams in a progressive, industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Strong operational leadership background, with experience in strategic manufacturing, change management, policies, processes, and systems.
  • Experience in lean manufacturing systems and processes, such as six sigma.
  • Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and quality standards.
  • Thorough understanding of developing relationships with third-party suppliers and 3PL partners.
  • Expertise in delivering benchmark OTIF performance gained within a high-volume manufacturing business.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate plans, timelines, and priorities.
  • Outstanding presentational, negotiating, and influencing skills.
  • Proven track record in delivering complex projects and organizational transformations on time and on budget.
  • Ability to coach and mentor at all levels.
  • Sound analytical ability with reasoned, well-balanced, and calculated decision-making qualities.
  • Drive, determination, and self-confidence in their business and personal abilities.
  • Ability to perform under pressure.

What's on Offer:

£70,000 to £80,000 plus package (Car/Car Allowance, bonus, benefits, etc.)


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