Operations Director
Up to £150k plus package
South East
This FMCG business has an outstanding reputation in its category, growth to be proud of, and a strong customer base built through quality, innovative products, and customer service.
The opportunity for an Operations Director to lead and build the strategy for this next phase is exciting and will need an operations professional who enjoys fast‑paced environments while retaining their focus on quality and the wider aspects around sustainability. Major investment has had a significant impact on the business, delivering customer growth and major innovation opportunities.
This role is integral to this growth phase, leading and building the team through this critical transition. The ability to focus on the strategic long‑term plan while reacting to the immediate day‑to‑day and change agenda requires an agile and ambitious individual. At the same time, this business is people‑centric and has long servers who are valued members, so engaged and inclusive leadership is key in terms of approach.
Standouts:
- Business with strong financials
- A unique role in the market currently
- Being involved in the key stages of their growth and expansion
- Senior operational autonomous role
- A business with a clear strategic plan and well invested to deliver it
- Highly ethical approach
As Operations Director, the role will involve:
- Leadership and management of the operation, driving the site forward setting clear expectations.
- Visible and in touch with the site team daily.
- Leading the S&OP process for the business
- Ensuring maximum efficiency and output while working strategically.
- Implementation of robust data-capture and KPI systems
- Preparation of data for weekly SMT meetings as well as monthly for the Board
Ideal backgrounds:
- Senior Operations role in an FMCG or food business essential.
- Proven ability in leadership, building and developing teams in demanding manufacturing environments.
- A bright and enquiring mind, able to drive solutions and plan strategically.
- Significant experience of production management in the FMCG or food industry.
- A good understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
- Proven success in process improvement, introduction of data capture and S&OP processes.
- Structure and organised approach.
- Ideally a background in automated manufacturing processes.
- Previous P&L responsibility.
- Six Sigma or lean manufacturing training would be a significant advantage.
A positive culture, this business focusses on Quality, Teamwork, Innovation, Sustainability and Communication. Their progress is impressive and the future growth plans will grab your eye. For more information on this and other senior operations roles we are not able to advertise, please contact Sarah in the Novus team.
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