Head of Operations

Head of Operations Role with a growing manufacturing company. Site Leadership role based in Skelmersdale.

Client Details

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

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 Share best practice across the Modular Accommodation business

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.

Profile

• 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

Job Offer

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