Site Operations Director

UK Agri-Tech Centre; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bus manufacturer is seeking a Site Operations Director for their largest manufacturing facility in Scarborough. The role involves overseeing production operations and ensuring efficiency through lean manufacturing principles. Candidates should have experience in large-scale manufacturing, financial management, and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Experience in driving continual improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall site operations for bus production.
• Implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage site budgets with full P&L accountability.
• Champion a culture of quality and customer focus.

Skills

Operational management

Lean manufacturing

Financial management

Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management

Job description

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) is part of leading independent global bus manufacturer NFI Group. With vehicles in service in the UK, Ireland, across Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the United States, ADL is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is also the UK’s largest bus and coach manufacturer under the Alexander Dennis and Plaxton brands.

The Opportunity

The company is now seeking to appoint a Site Operations Director to run their largest manufacturing facility based in Scarborough. As a key member of the ADL UK Operations Leadership Team, the role will be responsible for the manufacturing operations of the core site plus supporting third party manufacturing operations.

The Site Operations Director will be accountable for the core functions of production and manufacturing engineering in Scarborough with matrix model oversight of finance, health & safety, supply chain, quality and HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall site operations to deliver efficient, safe and cost-effective bus production.
• Deliver and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles to optimise processes and reduce waste.
• Closely manage site budgets and financial performance, including full P&L accountability and cost control.
• Build and maintain a high-performing teams through talent development and succession planning.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve production objectives and resolve operational challenges.
• Champion a culture of quality and customer focus ensuring all outputs meet or exceed expectations.
• Lead change management initiatives to support organisational growth and operational excellence.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will be an experienced Operations Director/Site Leader with a demonstrable track record of success within large-scale manufacturing operations – ideally in automotive or bus production. Candidates will bring experience of driving continual improvement projects and a strong understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies to implement positive change.

They will have experience in financial management and P&L ownership and highly capable of demonstrating success in unionised environments, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management or related discipline with ideally a postgraduate qualification or professional certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement.

Finally, we require a strong relationship builder with good stakeholder management skills. Somebody who can influence and bring people along with them, quickly establish rapport the wider leadership team and all functional areas of the business.

Apply Now

To apply, please send your CV to Graham Burns, Director at FWB, at [e-mail] . For an initial confidential discussion, contact him on 0131 539 7087 .

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