Director of Operations
Ref: 556002
Gloucestershire
£90,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Planning
- Supply Chain Excellence
- Operational Transformation
About the candidate
This dynamic Director of Operations brings extensive leadership and strategic planning experience, primarily within the manufacturing and FMCG sectors. With a documented history of facilitating substantial cost reductions, revenue growth, and process optimisation across multiple organisations, this candidate has proven to be integral in transformational changes.
Particularly skilled in end-to-end supply chain management, implementing ERP systems, and spearheading operational excellence, their expertise extends to leading cultural transformations within sizable teams. The candidate's strategic mindset is complemented by a hands-on approach to developing and executing business and operational strategies, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
What makes them great?
- Successfully implemented a Lean programme across an organisation resulting in over £200,000 in savings and 3,000 hours in the first year.
- Directed a project bringing blending operations in-house, avoiding costs of £1.3m annually and improving output volumes by 12%.
- Achieved a revenue increase of 100% within the first year by redefining the company's strategic direction and optimising team structures.
Areas of expertise
- End to End Supply Chain Management: Proficient in overseeing all aspects from demand planning and resource allocation to production and delivery where significant improvements in efficiency and cost reduction were consistently achieved.
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Adept at translating business visions into actionable plans, which have historically increased revenue and market presence.
- Operational and Cultural Transformation: Experience in leading change which invigorates organisations, leading to improved performance and employee engagement.
- Leadership and Team Development: Committed to nurturing talent, fostering a proactive workplace culture, and building high-performance teams.