Chief Operating Officer

UK Agri-Tech Centre; Ayr, Hawick, City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury cashmere manufacturer in Ayr is seeking a strategic COO. This role involves overseeing manufacturing excellence and operational strategies to foster growth, innovation, and sustainability. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in manufacturing, a deep understanding of supply chain management, and possess the leadership qualities necessary for influencing change. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing and operations management.
• Experience with KPIs and strategies for growth and innovation.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business operation strategy for growth and sustainability.
• Lead manufacturing excellence across multiple sites.
• Work with Executive Committee members to drive performance.

Skills

Manufacturing background

End-to-end supply chain understanding

Operations management

Multi-site leadership

Creative and entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Alex Begg Group Limited produces luxury cashmere scarves, knitwear and home furnishings in Scotland, supplying luxury brand customers across the world. The Company also manufactures product under its own brand, Begg x Co, opening a retail store in London’s Burlington Arcade in 2022. Certified B Corp, our mission is to create the world’s finest hand-crafted cashmere born out of the intersection where responsibility for people and planet meets excellence in design.

With over 150 years of experience, we employ more than 200 people across sites in Ayr and Hawick.

About the role

We are looking to appoint a strategic and well-rounded COO who will be the custodian of manufacturing excellence and efficiency across our manufacturing sites. The COO will be responsible for overseeing the business operation strategy to support growth and innovation, as well as sustainability and health & safety.

Reporting directly to the CEO you will work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Innovation Officer as a member of the Executive Committee.

Candidate requirements

You will have a background in manufacturing, and a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain, KPIs and operations management. Multi-site leadership experience is highly desirable. We are looking for somebody who will challenge the status quo and has a creative and entrepreneurial spirit.

The COO is the ‘Master of Operations’ at Alex Begg Group and represents a critical role in our future growth and success – if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now

T o apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Ailsa Sutherland at [e-mail] or to discuss the role further please contact her on 0131 539 7087.