Operations Director

H Squared Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Leader to drive continuous improvement and manage a team in a high-precision equipment manufacturing SME. This role is part of the Senior Leadership Team, where candidates will develop company strategy and ensure timely delivery of orders. The successful candidate must have experience in manufacturing, strong leadership capabilities, and be Lean Six Sigma qualified.

Benefits

Excellent bonus scheme

Additional benefits

Collaborative leadership team

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the manufacturing of electro-mechanical products.
• Strong leadership capability with management experience.
• Lean Six Sigma qualified.
• Self-motivated, approachable and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 15-20 people, providing leadership and coaching.
• Be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, developing the company's strategy.
• Ensuring all orders are delivered on time, to cost & quality requirements.
• Performance management of the team, including regular 1-to-1s.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Lean Six Sigma

Change Management

Job description

Overview

Excellent bonus scheme. Board-level position. Additional benefits.

I am partnered with a company offering you the opportunity to be an instrumental part of their next stage of growth. An SME that designs and manufactures high-precision equipment used for cutting-edge research globally, that want someone who can help drive continuous improvement across operations and the wider business. They are looking for someone to lead their manufacturing operation and be an active part of the leadership team, taking them to the next level. They have a fantastic working environment and a genuinely collaborative leadership team. They encourage driving continuous improvement, taking accountability and team development. They have an operations department that is running very well, but there are plenty of opportunities to make improvements. This will be an opportunity where you can really influence the future of the business and reap the rewards.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 15-20 people, providing leadership and coaching to increase the team's capability and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, developing the company's strategy alongside the MD.
• Ensuring all orders are delivered on time, to cost & quality requirements.
• Performance management of the team, including regular 1-to-1s to review performance and develop objectives.
• Using your experience and knowledge to help the business deliver its strategic growth goals.

These are just some of the responsibilities: it will be a varied and impactful role with opportunities to implement new procedures and drive operational excellence! If this sounds like it could be for you, please get in touch to discuss the details in confidence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the manufacturing of electro-mechanical products.
• Strong leadership capability with management experience.
• Lean Six Sigma qualified
• A change agent with an operational excellence mindset.
• Self-motivated, approachable and empathetic.
• Strong business acumen and a high level of integrity.
• Not afraid to be hands-on and lead by example.
• Proven experience of line and task management of operations teams with up to 30 people