Operations Director

Ref: 550827

Chesterfield, UK

£80,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Operations
• Supply Chain Expertise
• Change Management And Lean Implementation

About the candidate

A commercially focused Operations Director with a diverse background in sectors from FMCG to Automotive. Holds strong expertise in project management, lean/change implementation, transportation and customs strategies across multiple countries.

Demonstrates effective leadership and a proven track record of performance improvement, cost savings, and strategic operations management with extensive experience across all aspects of manufacturing and supply chain.

What makes them great?

• Generated significant cost savings through vendor negotiations and strategic supply chain changes, including year-on-year savings of over £500K in transportation.
• Implemented major operational changes leading to performance enhancements such as increasing capacity by 15% using lean methodologies at a supplier of FMCG corrugated packaging.
• Successful leadership in strategic planning and implementation, notably integrating sales operations that resulted in multi-million reductions in inventory costs.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Operational Management: Proven ability in managing business operations and leading projects that align with company-wide goals and improve operational efficiencies.
• Change Management and Lean Implementation: Skilled in overseeing major change initiatives, applying lean principles to optimise processes and enhance productivity.
• Supply Chain and Logistics: Extensive knowledge in managing supply chains, including vendor relations, fleet management, and regulatory compliance within the UK and EU.