Head of Operations

Elevation Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Operations to lead their engineering facility in Derbyshire. In this pivotal role, you will oversee production and engineering teams, drive strategic projects, and implement lean manufacturing practices to enhance efficiency. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives. If you're passionate about operational excellence and team development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams in complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across production, technical, and engineering teams.
• Implement lean principles to enhance production capacity.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

People Management

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting a Head of Operations to join a specialist engineering organisation based in Derbyshire.

The Head of Operations will be responsible for the production and engineering facility, working within the senior leadership team to drive the productivity of the teams, deliver strategic projects and improve processes where necessary.

Duties to include:

• Daily management of a matrix structure including production, technical, engineering, quality and projects
• Develop processes and capability within the manufacturing teams, processes and facility to deliver against project deadlines and quality requirements
• Lead and develop the operations team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes and increase production capacity
• Drive operational strategy
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with both short-term and long-term business objectives
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless operations

Experience required:

• Proven experience in leading and developing teams within a similar, complex manufacturing environment. Specialist machining or project fabrication preferred
• A background in a quality regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and engage diverse teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• A solid understanding of lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies

If this Head of Operations role is of interest, please apply now, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jonny Powell.