Head Of Operations

Handley James Consulting Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable SME manufacturer in Lancashire seeks a Head of Operations to drive significant changes and improve operational performance. The role involves leadership across production and planning, establishing best practices, and enhancing employee engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality-driven manufacturing and a strong focus on lean processes. Attractive salary and benefits offered with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Currently an operations or manufacturing leader within a quality-driven manufacturer.
• Experienced in improving an organization consistently.
• Able to implement lean processes at a practical level.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and sustain best practices across operations.
• Drive and improve operational performance to meet strategic goals.
• Provide overall leadership across production and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Operational performance improvement

Lean process implementation

KPI monitoring

Employee engagement

Communication skills

Job description

We have been retained by one of our key clients to recruit a Head of Operations who will bring about significant change in their organisation. Our client is a well-established and reputable SME manufacturer who is now looking for a n experienced Operations professional to support their future growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within a well-established organisation that is expanding and investing in growth and its staff.

Role Responsibilities

To establish, implement and sustain best practice across the operation.

• Driving and improving operational performance to meet strategic goals
• Implementing and sustaining lean process improvements at a practical and strategic level
• Providing overall leadership across Production and Planning
• Establishing, monitoring, and improving core KPIs
• Improving the overall efficiencies of the business, with a focus on OTIF
• In developing and mentoring core team members
• Establishing, implementing and sustaining best practice
• Ensure that employees are engaged and motivated

Currently an operations or manufacturing leader within a quality driven manufacturer, you will be experienced in improving an organisation but in a measured and consistent way. Ideally, you will have gained experience within an engineering focussed business. You will be proven in improving OTIF and will have achieved this through employee engagement and development. You will be lean focussed and will be able to explain and implement lean at a practical level. You will be open, honest and transparent in terms of your core behaviours and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

As an expanding organisation and one that is extremely entrepreneurial, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary and benefits. You will have the opportunity for future supported growth in the business alongside the expansion that you support.