Senior Operations Leader for Drayton Partners

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Drayton Partners Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Director to join Drayton Partners as part of our senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to lead and develop our operations team, driving continuous improvement and excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operations Leadership: Lead and manage a high-performing operations team, setting high standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Cost Management: Maintain control of labour and material costs, evaluating performance against targets and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of products throughout the operations and supply chain by working closely with the technical function.
  • Engineering Strategy: Establish a robust engineering strategy with a clear maintenance methodology, driving efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Safety First Culture: Create a culture of safety first, ensuring a robust health and safety strategy is in place, protecting employees and assets.
  • Business Objectives: Contribute to long-term business objectives, supporting ongoing initiatives and driving growth.
About You

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a senior operations leader within the food manufacturing sector, ideally in a fast-paced environment. They will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

A strong entrepreneurial mindset, proactive approach, and high personal resilience are key attributes for success in this role. The salary for this position is estimated to be around $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

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