Strategic Operations Manager

3 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Transform a Leading Industrial Manufacturer and Drive Growth Through Operational Excellence.

Our client, a well-established industrial manufacturing business, has been acquired by a private equity business and is now poised to achieve ambitious growth targets. The company requires an experienced manufacturing leader to spearhead a company-wide transformation, implementing modern, lean manufacturing techniques and best-in-class performance across three manufacturing sites.

In this exciting role, you will oversee all manufacturing activities, ensuring efficient production processes, stringent quality control, and unwavering compliance with safety regulations. A key part of the role will be to work closely with Commercial and Engineering colleagues to engage with new and existing OEM customers at Board level, driving commercial growth and development.

Your strategic vision and data-driven decision-making will be crucial in optimising workflows, reducing costs, and enhancing productivity while fostering a continuous improvement culture. This role would suit someone with a proven track record in both SME and multinational industrial and engineering businesses, with a strong background in change leadership and a talent for driving improvements in efficiency, value, and team effectiveness.

Key responsibilities:

  1. Commercial Engagement: Develop and execute strategies to drive commercial growth and development through engagement with OEM customers.
  2. Operational Management: Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and adherence to production schedules.
  3. Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality control procedures to ensure minimal defects.
  4. Financial Management: Prepare and manage the manufacturing budget, monitor financial performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
  5. Team Leadership: Develop and inspire a high-performing manufacturing team, promoting a collaborative environment.
  6. Process Improvement: Apply expertise in lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
  7. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of long-term manufacturing goals and objectives.
  8. Customer Focus: Maintain exceptional product quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

The estimated salary for this role is £120,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits. The location is Derbyshire. If you're a seasoned manufacturing professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and a desire to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.



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