Head of Operational Excellence

4 days ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time
Job Description:

We are looking for a Head of Operational Excellence to join our Elevation Recruitment Group team.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of 200 full-time employees and driving excellence across all operational functions in a £40 million business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage manufacturing, engineering, safety, quality, and supply chain operations.
  • Develop strategies to optimise plant performance and asset utilisation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on process optimisation and change management.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards in highly regulated sectors.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and engagement.
  • Align operational goals with client requirements through close working relationships with commercial teams.
  • Achieve key financial targets demonstrating strong commercial and financial acumen.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience leading a manufacturing site in highly regulated sectors.
  • Experience managing a multimillion pound factory with over 100 FTEs.
  • A strong track record in managing change and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent leadership skills inspiring, engaging, and developing diverse teams.
  • Significant expertise in optimising plant operations, processes, and assets.
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills with a client-centric approach.
  • A strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving abilities and robust financial acumen.
Salary:

£115,000 per annum.



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