Director of Operations

Ref: 147857

Oxfordshire

£80,000 | £450 per day

• Permanent / Contract
• Senior Operations Leadership
• Lean Six Sigma Expert
• Strategic Business Transformation

About the candidate

A highly experienced and motivated senior operations leader, our candidate excels in revitalising operations and executing growth strategies across various industries. With a notable background in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and a proven track record in optimising operational efficiency and productivity, this professional is adept at leading large teams and multi-site operations. They bring a wealth of expertise in streamlining processes, improving quality and delivery metrics, and reducing costs significantly.

Across their career, they have been instrumental in several high-value projects, such as the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, ERP systems, and organisational restructuring, resulting in multi-million pound savings and enhanced operational capabilities.

What makes them great?

• Lean Six Sigma review of Operations, merging 7 facilities into 4, designing the factory layout, and project managing implementation saving £250k per year.
• Evaluated and project managed the installation of a £1.2m fibre laser sheet metal cutting system to meet 5-year growth plan, saving £2m over 5 years. 
• Introduced FMCG production lines making 280,00 units per week with 98% OEE and 100% OTIF
• Reduced stock from £6m to £3.6m whilst improving OTIF from 50% to 99% at a leading power distribution company.

Areas of expertise

• Change Management
• Operations Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Production Planning
• ERP Implementation
• Supply Chain Management
• Facilities Management