Head of Operations

4 days ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Accountable Recruitment Limited Full time

**_At Adaptable Recruitment we have an Excellent Opportunity for a Head of Operations to join a world leading manufacturer in the Stoke-on-Trent area.. _**The purpose of this role is to drive change and lead the Manufacturing Operations within the European Business.**

**Salary**:up to £85,000 Depending On Experience
**Holidays**:23 days + Bank Holidays
**Location**:Stoke-on-Trent****:

- Fully Office Based

**Benefits**:10% Annual Bonus - Life Assurance - Holidays Increasing With Service
**Ideal Start Date**: January

**Main Responsibilities To Include**:

- Running the daily operations covering Health and Safety, Manufacturing, Technical Support, Logistics, Warehousing and Purchasing.
- The Head of Operations will report to the Managing Director & Support building the Operational Strategies for the business
- To implement and drive an operational strategy covering Health and Safety, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Technical support; and to deliver that Strategy.
- Drive the culture and ethos of the teams to ensure resources are used efficiently.
- Implement core Operational Policies to ensure that the operations achieve their business targets and continually drive for improvement.
- Ensure current ISO Accreditations are maintained - and to expand to other relevant ISO accreditations as required to support the Operational need.
- Manage operational budgets to drive profitability, ensuring the operations has the appropriate resources to meet its business needs.
- Own the quality of goods being manufactured - to ensure customer expectations are met at the right cost fully on time.
- Direct the purchasing strategy to drive down costs of incoming goods, whilst managing quality and lead times.
- Drive Stock principles to minimise unnecessary Stocks whilst ensuring the Operations run efficiently
- Develop working practices that ensure a safe and Healthy working environment.
- Support and Lead the team of Operational Managers to monitor and measure performance and drive improvement where required.
- Analyse all aspect of the Operational performance and develop Metrics and reporting to the MD to demonstrate successful execution of the Operational Business Plan.
- Support the MD wherever required, across other functions in the Business.
- Be the go-to person for Operational queries - and ensure that the operation is evolving to maintain its competitive edge and continue as Market Leader.
- Work closely with internal suppliers and customers to ensure end to end efficiencies are managed.
- Experience in a Head of Operations or similar role -minimum 5 years.
- Results driven with a proven track record of operational management excellence.
- Degree level or equivalent qualification.
- Technically minded; experience working with technical products and new product development
- An understanding of, and exposure to, the principles and tools of lean manufacturing
- Awareness of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and best practice
- Awareness of Quality Management Systems and ISO9001 certification
- Awareness of processes and systems to drive effective procurement
- Demonstrated tendency to challenge the status quo and drive constant improvement in process.
- A real passion for what you do, and the ability to inspire that passion within your team to drive the culture through personal best practice.
- Required - Strong Manufacturing background.
- Preferred - Strong Financial background.

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