Operations Director

Hailsham News; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful engineering business seeks an Operations Director to drive strategic operational plans and manage multiple functions, including manufacturing and logistics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC engineering and a proven track record in strategic leadership within SME engineering firms. The role offers an excellent negotiable salary between £75K and £80K alongside generous benefits including 33 days annual leave and life insurance.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Sick pay

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as an Operations Director in engineering.
• Proven track record in delivering strategic goals.
• Knowledge of engineering for sectors like MOD, Aerospace, or Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Management of manufacturing, quality, and logistics functions.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans.
• Ensure legal compliance and fiscal control.
• Drive continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Operational Management

Continuous Improvement

CNC Engineering Knowledge

Supply Chain Management

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 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 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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