Operations Director

Teledyne Microwave UK; Baildon; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturing firm in Baildon, UK, is seeking an Operations Director to manage all operational aspects of their facility. The role focuses on ensuring efficient production processes while upholding quality standards and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in operations management within the engineering sector and a strong emphasis on customer delivery. They will lead a motivated team and drive continuous improvement initiatives, working collaboratively with senior leadership to achieve business goals.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice-led pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company bonus scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence Engineering or Electronics industries.
• Ability to manage projects in high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee production processes ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Control operational budgets for improved margins.

Skills

Senior Operations Management

Leadership experience in manufacturing

Project management

Customer delivery focus

Continuous improvement

Job description

Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic and growing organization whose company culture is centred on empowering its employees to make decisions?

Do you want to be at the forefront of leading the Operations of the business for future growth?

As one of the leading manufacturers in producing high performance, high-quality RF products for use in today's modern technology world, Teledyne Microwave is focused on hiring the best available talent that fits with our culture and direction.

At Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK), our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of Radio Frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

Summary

If successful, you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in a low volume technology manufacturing environment, where you can make a real difference by utilising your own Operational expertise and people skills to deliver on a business that is growing and highly regarded within industry.

Working alongside a wealth of internal company knowledge and experience, you will bring a fresh perspective to lead on all Operational aspects of our Shipley site. You will build on our current success by leading the Operations teams whilst also working with our wider business team to give our customers the best possible service and meeting the business goals & strategies, ensuring our product continues to be ‘Everywhere You Look’.

What you’ll be involved in

As Operations Director, you will be accountable for all operations aspects of this manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production whilst maintaining quality standards and safety regulations. This role involves strategic thinking, budget management, and leadership of our Shipley Operations team to achieve TMUK goals. You will have full operations responsibility in TMUK Shipley, reporting to the General Manager for TMUK sites in Shipley, Lincoln and Presteigne.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives, contributing to the overall growth and profit of TMUK.
• Oversee the sites delivery, from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer on time delivery.
• Control operational budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver improved margins.
• Lead and develop a motivated a team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment, implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures, and adhering to regulation.
• Identify areas for improvement in operational processes, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee stock, inventory levels and payment terms, ensuring optimal levels to support production whilst managing a cash position.
• Work company wide to ensure a smooth operational delivery to external and internal customers.
• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational health and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee strategic procurement direction to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and services.
• Be an active and contributing member of our TMUK Senior Leadership Team, continuing our journey to double in size over 5-years.

What we’re looking for in you

• Ideally have experience working within the Defence Engineering or Electronics industries.
• Senior Operations Management and Leadership experience preferably within a technology/engineering manufacturing environments.
• Experience of working within a project driven environment.
• Tangible experience of delivering results in high pressure manufacturing environments.
• Have a strong customer delivery focus.
• Ability to manage specific resolution & improvement projects.
• Experience of delivering business change within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience of Business Risk Management.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills with the drive and ability to motivate and inspire multi-functional teams to achieve business targets.
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• Self-motivated. Able to work under pressure.
• The ability to implement and sustain Continuous Improvement activity within a production environment.
• Proven experience in developing and managing operational budgets.

You will provide a strong leadership for the efficient and effective functioning of a high technology manufacturing facility, ensuring the production of high-quality goods whilst optimising resources and maintaining a safe work environment.

We offer a range of benefits that include

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice Electric & Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Comprehensive well-being programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental well-being
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gym)