Senior Director Operations

  • Ash & Harris Executive Search
  • Windsor, Berkshire
  • Jul 04, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description

Job Summary

The Director of Operations is tasked with guiding and managing the company's Remanufacturing, Production, Quality, and Engineering resources effectively. As a vital member of the executive team, they will help steer the development, monitoring, and realization of the organization's strategic objectives and goals.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

- Leadership & Alignment: Deliver robust day-to-day leadership within Operations, resonating with the company's mission and core values.

- Strategic Development: Craft and rollout long-term operational strategies that align seamlessly with company goals.

- Business Insight: Utilize seasoned experience and sharp business acumen to gauge how financial and operational performance affects the company's growth.

- Dynamic Team Leadership: Propel operational teams in project management, process enhancement, supply chain management, and quality assurance with robust leadership.

- KPI Development: Define, track, and leverage operational metrics to drive and synchronize departmental objectives and targets.

- Collaborative Planning: Work hand-in-hand with operational managers to formulate strategic plans, invest in strategic capital, and enhance systems for meeting higher business objectives.

- Team Motivation & Growth: Inspire and lead a high-performing management team, attracting, recruiting, and retaining essential members while mentoring for career growth and development.

- Vendor Relations: Foster and uphold excellent relationships with external vendors and service providers, alongside internal non-operational department heads.

- Professional Representation: Advocate for the company's operational excellence in various professional realms, events, and councils to enhance industry standards.

- Operations Conformance: Execute additional duties as required while ensuring compliance with the quality management system.

- Feedback Provision: Offer insights and feedback on system needs and improvements for better operational outcomes.

Skills Required

To excel as a Director of Operations, a balance of strong leadership, strategic planning, cross-department collaboration, and continuous development are crucial. The successful candidate will be an adept manager with a strategic perspective, providing valuable input and playing a pivotal role in executing company objectives while ensuring the operational standards are upheld.