Company: ELEVATION RECRUITMENT GROUP
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
A Head of Operations is required for a leading manufacturing business near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join and thriving business with a reputation for quality and success.
Due to continued growth my client is now looking to appoint a Head of Operations to have full ownership of its manufacturing facility. The role will report direct to the MD and have responsibility for 6 direct reports and over 100 indirect members of staff.
The Head of Operations responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for a range of processes including the machine shops and associated processes
- Direct responsibility for, and involvement in projects and strategies, as well as being a contact for customers regarding technical queries, particularly for new developments
- Providing plans for improvement opportunities on processes and more efficient manufacturing. To drive the business forward through the successful implementation of new ideas and processes
- Ensuring the generation and capture of relevant data and the use of data to drive process improvement
- Increasing output, improve efficiencies and introduce new technologies
- The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:
- Educated to degree or equivalent standard in engineering discipline of with significant relevant experience
- A ‘hands-on’ production professional, who possess an in-depth knowledge of precision engineering/manufacturing processes
- Extensive experience within advanced manufacturing, ideally machining, is highly desirable
- Exceptional people management skills and team work abilities
- The ability to build a good working relationships with Senior Production staff and acknowledge their valuable input to the team
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Manufacturing Leader to join a thriving business as it enters an exciting period.
Similar job titles will include: Head of Manufacturing, Head of Production, Works Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Director.