Chief Operating Officer

Pratap Partnership; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratap Partnership is seeking a board-level operations leader to partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to drive global operations and build a world-class platform for international expansion.

The role requires a COO/Operations Director or senior executive with a proven track record in international manufacturing, production or distribution, and a strong commercial mindset across procurement, logistics and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and scaling complex supply chain operations (international).
• Strong commercial mindset with emphasis on procurement, logistics, performance and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a scalable global operating model to support international growth.
• Lead supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, customer experience and operations across locations.
• Build resilient global supply chains and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Drive operational transformation through technology, automation and continuous improvement.
• Develop high-performing international leadership teams with accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Global operations

Procurement logistics

Continuous improvement

Job description

A fantastic opportunity exists to join one of the regions fastest-growing manufacturers and distributors at a defining stage of its international growth.

This is a scale-up with global ambition.

Operating across manufacturing, distribution and supply chain on an international scale, the business has built an enviable reputation for innovation, customer experience and operational excellence. With ambitious growth plans and increasing global demand, the next phase requires a commercially minded operational leader to build the infrastructure, capability and performance needed to support sustainable international expansion.

We are seeking an exceptional board-level operations director to partner closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to lead every aspect of global operations and help build a world-class operational platform.

The Opportunity

This is a role for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic, international manufacturing and distribution environments and understands how operational excellence drives commercial success.

You will:

• Develop and deliver a scalable global operating model to support continued international growth
• Lead supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, customer experience and operational excellence across multiple international locations
• Build resilient global supply chains and strategic supplier partnerships that improve quality, service and profitability
• Drive operational transformation through technology, automation and continuous improvement
• Develop high-performing international leadership teams while embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

This is an opportunity to shape the operational future of an ambitious international business.

The Profile

You are a proven COO, Operations Director, Managing Director or senior operational executive with a strong track record in international manufacturing, production or distribution.

You bring:

• Experience leading and scaling complex supply chain operations
• A strong commercial mindset with expertise across procurement, logistics, operational performance and continuous improvement