Head of Operations

Stirling Ellis Ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Stirling Ellis Ltd. is seeking a Head of Operations to lead production, purchasing and supply chain from its Staines-upon-Thames base. The role is office-based within newly refurbished premises and reports to the UK Managing Director.

You will drive improvements, set team objectives, manage KPIs and ensure health & safety policies are followed. Degree in Engineering/Electronics and senior manufacturing operations experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Electronics or a closely related field.
• Proven track record managing Operations within the Manufacturing sector.
• Broad senior experience covering Purchasing, Production and Supply Chain functions.
• Experience using a modern MRP system for sourcing and production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Production Department with labour and material planning.
• Oversee Purchasing to ensure visibility of shortfalls and lead times.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain and inventory for smooth production flow.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost efficiency, flexibility, and quality.
• Set team objectives and development plans.
• Oversee product testing, fault finding and customer returns; implement KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Manufacturing

MRP system

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Electronics

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Highly successful SME International Manufacturing company currently seek to recruit a motivated & experienced Head of Operations to undertake a challenging, office based, position at newly refurbished premises, based in Staines upon Thames.

About the role

Reporting to the UK Managing Director the Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, purchasing and supply chain and will adopt a forward thinking, strategic approach to ensue that the organisation can meet customer demand within a highly challenging market. Key duties include:

• Manage the company Production Department with full responsibility for labour and material planning
• Oversee the Purchasing Department ensuring full visibility regarding product or material shortfalls and predicted lead times.
• Undertake full control of the supply chain and inventory functions to ensure a consistent flow of required components and ensure an efficient manufacturing process.
• Drive continuous improvements within the Operations team to improve efficiency, flexibility, and quality across all areas
• Setting team objectives and personal development plans
• Oversee product testing, fault finding and customer returns
• Implement performance KPIs across the production, purchasing and supply chain functions
• Prepare business cases for suggested efficiency improvement projects
• Implement and manage corporate Health & Safety policy

About you:

You will Degree educated, ideally within an Engineering or Electronics discipline and have a proven track record managing Operations within the Manufacturing sector

In addition you will have have gained broad, senior level experience that has encompassed management of the Purchasing & Production functions

The successful applicant will have experience using a modern MRP system for the sourcing and production of essential components to facilitate the manufacturing process.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme