Director of Operations

Anord Mardix; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit-based pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work

Flexible/Hybrid work

Volunteer days

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health support

Discount programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Flex is seeking an experienced Director of Operations in the UK to own day-to-day operations and drive operational excellence. Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations Engineering, you will lead core functions across purchasing, production control, planning, engineering, maintenance and logistics.

The role requires a track record of managing staff and P&L, strong people leadership, and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• Master’s or MBA degree preferred.
• Experience in electrical or manufacturing projects.
• Strong people management skills.
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately to deadlines in a busy environment.
• Understand basic electrical principles.
• Eligible to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time and in specifications at the most cost.
• Define operational financial goals.
• Proven management experience with staff and P&L.
• Set and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
• Define and execute operational programs aligned with plans.
• Meet with Executive Team monthly to review KOIs.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Partner with other business units for strategic plans and goals.
• Direct purchasing, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and logistics.
• Implement HR actions to recruit and retain qualified workforce.

Skills

People management

P&L management

Operational leadership

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

We're looking to add an experienced Director of Operations located in the UK. Reporting to the Sr Director, Operations Engineering, the Director of Operations will take ownership for managing day to day operations and core functions of operations to achieve and maintain operational excellence.

What a typical day looks like:

• Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time and in specifications, required by customers, at the most cutthroat cost.
• Define operational financial goals.
• Operational business experience including a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L.
• Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
• Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals.
• Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review and evaluate KOI's.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Partner with other business to establish strategic plans and goals.
• Direct and control the activities on purchasing business, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and logistics.
• Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
• Relevant experience in a similar role, with a professional background in electrical or manufacturing projects
• Strong people management skills
• The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious with a high standard of attention to detail
• Must be able to work accurately to deadlines in a busy and pressurized environment,
• Demonstrate flexibility and have an understanding of basic electrical principles
• Eligible to work in UK

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A merit-based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
• Referral bonus
• Volunteer days
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

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