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Operations Director

Hailsham News

Derby

On-site

GBP 75,000 - 80,000

Full time

20 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Operations Director to lead their strategic operational plans in the CNC engineering manufacturing sector. This role involves overseeing manufacturing, quality, and logistics functions while ensuring fiscal control and legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in engineering, particularly within sectors such as Aerospace or Oil & Gas, and a proven track record of achieving strategic goals for SME businesses. Join a successful and profitable company where you can make a significant impact and drive growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave
Sick pay
Life insurance

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Operations Director in the CNC engineering sector.
  • Strong background in delivering strategic goals for SME engineering businesses.

Responsibilities

  • Manage manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality, and logistics functions.
  • Develop and implement strategies for business growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC Engineering
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Supply Chain Management
Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client is a very successful and profitable engineering business and Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Operations Director.

We are seeking an experienced operations director with excellent knowledge and understanding of CNC engineering manufacturing.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic operational plans to support and deliver the company's sales targets.

Your duties will include:

  • Management and control of manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality and logistics functions.
  • Ensure effective fiscal control of all budget responsibilities.
  • Develop and implement strategy required to deliver business growth in line with the business plan.
  • Develop and expand continuous improvement culture throughout the business.
  • Review supply chain and procurement functions and negotiate cost reductions, improved service, etc.
  • Manage, motivate and develop the management team and their staff.
  • Ensure legal compliance throughout the business.
Candidate

The successful candidate will be an Operations Director with previous engineering CNC and fabrication industry experience. Ideally, applicants will demonstrate previous success in delivering strategic goals for SME engineering businesses.

Preferably, you will have previous experience in engineering products/parts for MOD, Aerospace, Nuclear, and/or Oil & Gas sectors.

Hours Of Work

Monday to Friday - 40 hours

Benefits

Excellent basic salary negotiable £75K - £80K

33 days annual leave

Sick pay

Life insurance
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