Operations Director

Reporting to the General Manager, this role will provide cover to the GM, manage the operational elements of the business including manufacturing, service delivery, site facilities and Health & Safety. The role will also take responsibility for P & L management of the site, managing the Equipment supplier contracts/maintenance agreements and ensuring continual improvement and manufacturing efficiencies are achieved. The person we seek will be an exceptionally strong manager who is used to leading from the front. The following is an extract from a highly detailed job description:- • Ensure a machine maintenance programme is in place and that any downtime is captured and logged • Ensure Safe systems of work are in place and updated as necessary meeting any legislative requirements • Ensure processes in place for manufacturing and that staff are trained and compliant with these • Ensure good housekeeping of the factory, equipment to be kept clean and in good working order • To conduct regular reviews with equipment providers ensuring that issues with equipment are recorded and corrective actions agreed and put in place with the providers • To maintain copies of all supplier agreements and ensure that suppliers are meeting the terms set out in those agreements • To review all equipment contracts to look for cost saving opportunities or enhancements • To manage any kit refreshes ensuring we remain leading edge in our equipment portfolio – you will be expected to provide reports/recommendations to the business on options along with commercials and proposed maintenance agreements.