Operations Director
Multi Site Role in South East
Competitive Salary Package
To lead manufacturing and production across multiple sites to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement. This will involve reporting against the strategic objectives of the business through KPI's and monthly reports as part of the Senior Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
Group Performance:
To lead and implement the operational strategy for the Group
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
To oversee and coordinate all aspects of manufacturing operations to drive productivity whilst ensuring high-quality goods are produced on time
Lead on Continual Improvement developing a Lean culture and driving operational improvements through problem solving techniques such as 6 Sigma
To lead the Site Operations Managers to deliver the plan by month over 3 sites.
Ensure the budgeted financial performance of the operation is achieved
To utilise tools such as "PerformSmart™" software to drive operational performance and productivity to improve processes, drive productivity and ensure operational excellence is in line with the company's targets
To ensure that the Company Objectives for OTD and reject rate are consistently maintained
To lead the morning meetings, to promote leadership on site, and look for waste in process to drive continuous Improvement to meet the objectives
Production of KPI's such as delivery schedules OTIF ensuring critical promise dates are met and communicated to all parties
Develop a Preventative Machine Maintenance culture
Prepare monthly operational reports
Operate as part of the Senior Management Team, aligning to the Company strategic objectives
Develop and maintain a positive working environmentTeam Development:
Provide leadership to direct reports and production function
Lead on key recruitment and talent development programs, with the assistance of the HR Manager, including planning of inductions for new joiners and updating the skills matrix
Co-ordinate the development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports
Lead the teams to control tooling expenditure and tool utilisation to meet overhead tooling budget
Drive a Certified Operator Program to take responsibility for product quality back to the Shopfloor and away from inspectors to 'Build in Quality'Other Duties and Compliance:
Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards, and environmental regulations in compliance with the Company policy to ensure a safe working environment
Engage in key or targeted customer activity on site, and liaison with the central sales department
Evaluation and proposals upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure and personnel
Key stakeholder and communicator with Central Functions, including Sales, Planning, Quality, Finance & HRGeneral Responsibilities
Health & Safety Responsibilities
All employees are responsible for adhering to health and safety procedures and guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment for themselves and others. Any accidents, near misses, or concerns must be reported to the Health & Safety Manager and/or their line manager immediately.Quality Responsibilities
Quality is the responsibility of every individual within the company. Each employee contributes to quality objectives and plays a key role in fostering a quality-focused culture. It is essential to uphold high standards to ensure that customer needs and expectations are fully met.On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) Delivery
All employees have a shared responsibility for supporting the on-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery of products to customers, ensuring efficiency and reliability across all business functions.Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Engineering Background is a requirement
Knowledge gained through a recognised academic route / apprenticeship
Precision manufacturing experience would be advantageous, low to medium high complexity environment
Passionate about HSE / Quality / Lean / Continuous Improvement able to drive through initiatives
Well versed in Supply Chain / Production Planning / Purchasing with very good practical knowledge of MRP
ERP Systems, SOP / Planning methods / Capacity Planning, in a manufacturing environment, ideally knowledge of Progress MIS
Operational transformation, capacity planning, headcount reduction and increase, machine optimisation, moving plant and people
Project Management skills
Strong People and Communications SkillsResponse Personnel
Aimee McGrath
Kim Banes
REF: AM(phone number removed)
