COO: Growth & Operational Excellence Leader

Evolution Consulting Partners; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to enhance operational excellence across various functions like Production, HR, and Safety. This leadership role requires a proactive individual with proven experience in senior management within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Responsibilities include managing production targets, leading capital projects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational acumen and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial setting.
• Strong operational and production acumen with a track record of hitting performance targets.
• Experience managing capex projects and multi-year capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Production Manager.
• Own and manage monthly production targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee and maintain the company’s three-year capital investment plan.
• Lead and drive all Health & Safety strategy and compliance.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Operational and production acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Solutions-focused approach

Experience with grants/funding

Job description

A dynamic manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to enhance operational excellence across various functions like Production, HR, and Safety. This leadership role requires a proactive individual with proven experience in senior management within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Responsibilities include managing production targets, leading capital projects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational acumen and a passion for continuous improvement.