WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? - Permanent role
- Based in Immingham
- Salary £70K
- Opportunity to earn 10% bonus of salary (based on personal/business objectives)
- Days only
- 25 days holiday plus stat
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
THE BUSINESS Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit an Operations Director for our production-based client within the Immingham area. To qualify for this opportunity, you will either be a current Operations Director, or a seasoned Operations Manager who is looking to climb the career ladder.
Our client has a £20M turnover and as well as being a stand-alone business, they also form part of a much wider group. The group has been growing via acquisition and this business has no major competitors in their marketplace, they truly are the market leader in their field of expertise. The business is backed with investment and the challenge of the role is for the successful candidate to join the business and sphere head their objective of increasing production.
As Operations Director you will oversee 3 main divisions encapsulating Planning & Supply Chain, Production & Compliance and Engineering. You will be a master of your destiny, empowered to bring about change, drive output and ensure the business is cost effective. This role is all about the person, the business is an absolute advocate for employing on character, above skills.
This is a brand-new position for the business, it is a critical hire focusing on delivery and you will act as the number two to an established MD with huge market knowledge, yet still welcomes innovation and new ideas.
THE ROLE - Overall responsibility for Planning & Supply Chain (including admin office), Production & Compliance, Engineering and all other factory activities. Key member of the senior management team and deputises for the Managing Director in their absence.
- Managing the overall operations of the business through a team of managers, supervisors and team leaders ( the role will hold approximately 30 reports)
- Driving operational performance to meet the demands of customers and the business.
- Ensuring key metrics are recorded and reviewed to maintain efficiency, control costs and promote continuous improvement.
- Maintaining and developing a team structure to meet the operational requirements, including 24/7 production.
- Ensuring the necessary resources are in place and developed to maintain cost effective and efficient production.
- Control the planning and prioritisation of all operations to ensure maximum performance, minimum delay and cost efficiency.
- Overseeing the maintenance and repair of all plant, equipment and infrastructure to achieve a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation.
- Continually assess plant and system operations to identify potential performance improvements.
- Managing the Permit-to-Work and Control of Contractors systems to ensure safe execution of all work activities.
- Implementing and reviewing safety, environmental and quality systems to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
- Develop risk assessments, safe systems of work and ensure site inspections/audits are periodically carried out to maintain statutory and company standards.
- Promote and encourage a high level of housekeeping to create safe and efficient working areas.
- Contribute to business cases, development and implementation to produce optimum business improvements.
- Submit project proposals to meet strategic development of the business and manage timely implementation to produce cost effective and optimum improvements.
- Control all operational purchasing & budgets to ensure the overall cost effectiveness of the business.
- Negotiate prices, contracts, lead-times while developing new and existing relationships with suppliers.
- Utilise and develop the company ERP/MRP system to plan and track the supply chain end-to-end.
- Manage working capital by minimising excess stock while ensuring the required supply of products.
- Creating a culture of excellence to meet or exceed our customer s expectations and achieve the highest service levels while remaining cost effective.
THE PERSON - Minimum level of position held would be Operations Manager
- Must come from a fast paced, production-based environment
- Must be able to impact organisational culture
- Must be experienced driving change within production environments
- Must be cost focused and able to generate efficiencies
- Must be able to collate and utilise key production metrics to help drive the business
- Able to motivate and drive teams
- It would be beneficial to have experience within a 24/7 production environment
- Open to a variety of production based/market backgrounds (product training will be given)
- Data driven personality
- Able to take ownership of tasks and delegate work
- Can- do attitude, logical thinker, solutions provider
- Able to lead and driver continuous improvements
- Resilient, strong-minded, determined character
- Technical & business orientated, safety aware and quality focused
- Strong understanding of Planning & Supply Chain, Production & Compliance and Engineering
- Enthusiastic and infectious manner
TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Kyle Jevons or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group
