Head of Operations - Manufacturing Excellence

Smurfit Westrock; Summerhill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flagship site leadership

Career development opportunities

Dynamic leadership environment

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Mold, North Wales seeks an Operations Director to lead our flagship manufacturing site. You will shape the operational strategy and drive manufacturing excellence, with safety, quality, service and continuous improvement at the core.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams, build a world-class safety culture, manage budgets and capital projects, and work with union leadership to deliver sustainable growth and value.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven track record of delivering operational performance improvements and business results.
• Experience leading large, multi-functional teams.
• Experience working within a unionised environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies that support current and future business needs.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing operations leadership team across multiple functions.
• Drive a world-class safety culture with a zero-harm commitment.
• Deliver manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Manage budgets for operations, maintenance and capital expenditure.
• Contribute to strategic planning as a senior leader and support the General Manager when needed.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Mold, North Wales seeks an Operations Director to lead our flagship manufacturing site. You will shape the operational strategy and drive manufacturing excellence, with safety, quality, service and continuous improvement at the core.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams, build a world-class safety culture, manage budgets and capital projects, and work with union leadership to deliver sustainable growth and value.