Job Description
Head of Operations
Building Materials Manufacturer
UK Based Relocation support offered
Executive Level Salary and Benefits Package
Permanent
Are you the type of progressive business leader who loves the cut and thrust of operational management within a manufacturing organisation, and who enjoys the challenges that producing a consistently large volume of materials at pace can bring.
I am currently working with a leading manufacturer within the building materials industry with a leading presence in the market, providing a premium product used for multiple applications, reporting to the Executive Leadership Team they are looking for an experienced person to become the Head of Operations in a highly visible role, someone who has a hands-on approach to management, developing culture and mentoring the operational team
What you will be doing:
- Hold full responsibility for the success of the manufacturing facility which includes a workforce of over 180 people
- Manage the operational budgets
- Lead and develop operational strategy aligned with the overall corporate objectives
- Drive operational excellence throughout all areas of the site, from manufacturing, engineering, operational support and supply chain
- Use raw data and cost analysis to design, promote and improve process to be more efficient to increase profitability
- Mentor the departmental management teams in their personal growth and development within the business
- Provide strategic leadership and reporting to the executive leadership team
- Promote Health & Safety as a key principle of the business
Skills Experience
- It is expected that you will be qualified to degree level
- A proven track record in operational Leadership in a large multi process manufacturing business
- Be a strategic thinker and problem solver with experience implementing lean manufacturing, operational excellence or transformation programmes with a continuous improvement mindset
- Exceptional commercial awareness and the ability to align operational performance with corporate business strategy
- Strong Leadership Capability with experience of leading large teams and senior management
Due to the strategic nature of this appointment, both the company name and location will remain confidential at the early stages of the recruitment process. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Interested in becoming the Head of Operations?
Please click apply or email your application to the address below
Scott Lydon - email (url removed)
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