Operations Director

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced operations leader with a keen eye for efficiency and a passion for quality manufacturing? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenge of optimising processes, managing teams, and ensuring the smooth delivery of world-class products? If so, we want to hear from you!

Chase Taylor Recruitment has partnered with a UK leading aluminium fenestration business who are looking for an operations director to join their dynamic business.

Our client is well known within the industry and has been trading successfully for over 40 years, known for their impressive product range and customer satisfaction.

Role responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring seamless production processes, maximum efficiency, and optimal resource allocation.
• Manage and motivate a team of skilled professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Implement strategies to improve production workflows, reduce downtime, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer demands while ensuring on-time delivery and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Analyse production data and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure that all products meet our stringent quality standards by overseeing the implementation of quality control processes throughout the production line.
• Manage budgets for the operations department, ensuring effective allocation of resources while maximising profitability.
• Monitor and report on operational performance, providing recommendations for cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Communicate effectively across departments to resolve issues, ensure smooth workflows, and meet customer deadlines.

Candidate's skills and experience:

• Proven experience as an Operations Director or in a similar leadership role within the window and door industry.
• Strong background in aluminium window and door manufacturing or related fenestration products is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of production processes, quality control standards, inventory management, and logistics.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive high-performing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented mindset.

If you’re a results-driven operations leader looking for an exciting opportunity in a thriving industry, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more information click apply or contact Guy at Chase Taylor Recruitment and quote reference number MM6129.