Interim Operations Director
Ref: 565833
Oxford, United Kingdom
£1,250 per day
- Contract
- Strategic Operations Leader
- Project Implementation Expert
- Multinational Experience
About the candidate
Our candidate is a seasoned Interim Operations Director with over 25 years of rich experience in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. Specialising in driving operational excellence across various phases of growth, from start-ups to transformations and turnarounds, both in the UK and internationally. Renowned for their strategic leadership in establishing new manufacturing sites and revitalising existing operations, they have a proven track record of steering complex projects to fruition with clarity and efficacy.
What makes them great?
- Exceptional leadership and vision, ability to conceptualise and execute strategies leading to the successful launch of new production facilities.
- Experience in managing a ramp up to 110 vehicles per hour, ensuring streamlined operations and sustained performance.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve significant improvements: reported a 20% productivity boost and a 21% increase in quality in past roles.
Areas of expertise
- Leadership in Manufacturing and Logistics: Skilled at steering complex operational transformations in high-stakes environments.
- Project Implementation and Turnaround: Proficient in orchestrating greenfield and brownfield projects from concept to operational handover.
- International Operations: Extensive experience in aligning multinational teams and projects across continents, with significant exposure in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.