The Head of Installations will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of a range of products to a large customer base across the UK. Working with Regional Project Managers and site-based GMs, this role is pivotal to the company's ambitious growth plans for 2025 and beyond.

Client Details

My client is a highly successful, extremely adaptable, fast growing manufacturing business based near Leeds.

They have been manufacturing for nearly 80 years and in that time have moved sites to accommodate growth, expanded product ranges to keep up with the market trends and recruited many talented individuals to continue pushing the business forward.

To ensure continue success, my client is now looking for a Head of Installations to run the delivery and installation of their exceptional product range, to several loyal customers across the UK. This role will play a pivotal part in the company's ambitious growth plans both for 2025, and beyond.

Description

Lead a team of high performing Project Managers across the UK on all installation projects for the business
Utilising data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and creating action plans at local and regional levels to enact such improvements
Main focuses will be on right first time, average time to install, and daily sign offs
Maintaining current service levels with regards to delivery metrics, finding ways to incrementally improve these to become market leading in the sector
Work with colleagues in manufacturing, supply chain and distribution to effectively reduce the volume of damaged products received at site for installation
Liaising with distribution partners, customer service teams and regional customers to develop relationships and grow opportunity for further revenue streams
Develop the team of Project Managers and Regional Managers to provide succession planning, ahead of future growth plans

Profile

The successful Head of Installations will:

Be a strong operational manager with the ability to create and implement relevant KPIs, hold the team to account, and do so remotely when not on site
Customer minded, with a commercial understanding and a focus on reducing costs/improving efficiencies
Ability to react quickly and make clear decisions through thorough problem solving
Proven experience of managing complex operations, at pace with a high volume, whilst also managing teams who are spread geographically
Clear communications skills are a must
Data driven mindset but with a hands on, visible approachHaving experience in an industry similar to installations, such as large-scale logistics, operations or distribution would be very advantageous

Job Offer

Salary of £60-70k, plus £8k car allowance
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Chance to grow your team as the company expands