Head of Operations

• Growing Manufacturing Company.
• Senior Management role

About Our Client

Our client is a growing, well established industrial manufacturing company who are currently recruiting a Head of Operations in Skelmersdale

Job Description

o Provide clear day to day direction for the site aligning to the annual plan and 5 year strategy.
o Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives including overseeing CAPEX investment.
o Develop a culture on site of "can-do" attitude and profitable growth.
o Drive operational excellence and cost optimisation initiatives.
o Oversee production, operational planning, scheduling, engineering and resource allocation.
o Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards including maintaining all professional memberships
o Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions and recovery plans where there are gaps.
o Prepare with the Finance department and manage local budgets for all factory operations.
o Analyse financial reports and ensure profitability targets are met.
o Manage and deliver the monthly P & L to ensure budgets are met.
o Lead, mentor, and develop department managers and staff.
o Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
o Develop next line management and have in place a robust training and development plan including succession planning.
o Collaborate and lead the procurement function to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
o Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favourable terms.
o Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
o Drive automation and technology adoption to enhance productivity.
o Development of SAP system on site and roll-out of GCH front end software.

The Successful Applicant

• A strong background in an engineering and manufacturing management role.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams at site leadership level.
• Experience in strategic planning and operational execution.
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry regulations and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in multiple departmental team management project management and strong leadership experience with leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Understanding and proven experience of internal stakeholder engagement and importance of OTIF, KPIS and impact on client side activity
• Proven track record in implementing improvement measures to enhance the performance and effectiveness of manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to translate operational / manufacturing concepts into practical effective solutions
• Experience in the implementation and management of ISO and associated certification standards
• Proven experience in Operations management with at track record in a senior leadership role

What's on Offer

£70,000 to £80,000 plus car allowance, bonus and benefits

Job summary

• Job function
• Engineering & Manufacturing

• Subsector
• General Management

• Location
• Skelmersdale

• Contract type
• Permanent

• Consultant name
• Huw Painter

• Consultant phone
• +44 161 829 0369

• Job reference
• JN-032026-6964969