Our client, which is part of a successful, global manufacturing organisation, now requires a Head of Operations to be responsible for leading and transforming the operational functions within their business unit. This strategic and hands on leadership role will focus on delivering world class operational performance through improved efficiency, increased productivity, cost reduction, enhanced quality and outstanding customer delivery.
Reporting to the MD of the business, as the Head of Operations , you will be responsible for but not limited to: improving labour utilisation, resource allocation and production scheduling whilst ensuring capacity planning is aligned to sales demand owning product quality and ensuring a safety first culture across all operational teams leadership responsibilities across the operational side business relating to codes of conduct, training, workforce development, effective communications, recruitment, performance development and succession planning
As the Head of Operations, you will be required to operate at a strategic level in order to devise, implement and influence at all levels throughout the business.
Ideally of graduate or HNC/ HND standard, from within a manufacturing, engineering or operations based discipline, candidates for the Head of Operations role will also preferably have additional training in quality systems and/ or compliance standards.
In addition, candidates for the Head of Operations role will also be required to demonstrate that they: have a proven track record of managing factory operations including production planning, procurement, workflow optimisation, labour allocation and output performance have a good working knowledge of MS Office applications as well as a familiarity with ERP / MRP systems and production reporting tools have experience of ISO 9001, ISO45001 or similar quality and safety systems
Candidates for the Head of Operations role should also have: excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible in a challenging environment the capacity to be a strong, capable leader, with the presence to motivate and influence across all levels of the business
Candidates for the Head of Operations are also required to hold a full valid UK driving licence….