Operations Director - Manufacturing
- Recruiter
- JobLeads
- Location
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 21 May 2018
- Closes
- 05 Jun 2018
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Elevation Recruitment Group's Engineering & Manufacturing division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Engineering & Manufacturing positions, visit (url removed). We are currently recruiting an Operations Director for a leading manufacturer based in the North Derbyshire region, with a long history and reputation for quality engineered products. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will form part of the senior leadership team and be responsible for production, supply chain and engineering on site. The Operations Director will be responsible for c150 indirect and 8 direct reports with a key focus on developing the capabilities of both the staff and the facility to deliver manufacturing excellence. The Operations Director's duties will include: * Acting as a coach and mentor to the respective heads of manufacturing, supply chain, QHSE and manufacturing engineering, to ensure they receive the necessary support and guidance to ensure personal success * Providing role model leadership to the team, ensuring cultural alignment to the business and establishing clearly defined expectations and performance criteria * Playing a critical role on the board, working with peers to develop and achieve strategic objectives * Delivering world-class operational performance through the effective application of methodologies, systems, processes, resources and people * Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop constructive partnerships that maximise value to the business * Overseeing a range of operational project activities including continuous improvement and capital expenditure to ensure effective delivery and minimise operational disruption * Continuously reviewing and evaluating the operational resources of the business to deal with current and medium-term business needs, identifying skills gaps, recruitment needs and succession planning * Masters qualified in business or manufacturing subject is desirable * Degree qualified in an Engineering or relevant discipline * Must have extensive experience with senior management within manufacturing of sites 100+ * A proven Operations leader, who has operated as part of a strategic team responsible for the development and delivery of a business plan * Outstanding commercial acumen, able to apply strong business rationale when problem solving and establishing priorities * Demonstrable record of accomplishment of continued professional development in manufacturing, engineering or associated subject matter * Must has extensive experience in highly regulated and quality driven sectors such as chemical, aerospace, automotive etc. with strict adherence to safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives * Highly experience in a demanding and regulated environment such as automotive, aerospace, medical etc. * Expertise in world-class standards of manufacturing and associated operations * Experience of delivering Lean Manufacturing Excellence This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Operations Director to join a thriving business as it enters an exciting period. If you want to discuss this position in more detail, please call John Bohan at Elevation Recruitment Group on .