Operations Director

Ref: 129896

SW19, London

£100,000 | £500 per day

• Permanent / Contract
• Global Operations Management
• Supply Chain Excellence
• Strategic Project Leadership

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Director of Global Operations with extensive expertise in establishing, optimizing, and leading operations across various sectors. Their career is marked by significant roles where they developed and managed multi-disciplinary teams focused on improving supply chains, implementing cost-saving strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. Former positions include strategic roles in operational excellence, project management, and supply chain and logistics management, contributing to notable projects and business enhancements in public and private corporations of varying sizes primarily within the pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods industries. The candidate has been instrumental in defining processes, leading strategic transformations, and has a proven track record of executing successful global operations.

What makes them great?

• Achieved a significant reduction in production costs by introducing streamlined operations that resulted in a 20% cost saving within manufacturing and packaging areas.
• Successfully led the development and implementation of a global Launch Excellence strategy for a major pharmaceutical company, heavily involving cross-departmental coordination and collaborative efforts.
• Recognized with multiple industry awards for excellence in project management and strategic innovations, having secured three Presidents awards for outstanding contributions to global operations.
• Developed and delivered a £15m saving portfolio for a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company.

Areas of expertise

• Supply Chain & Logistics: Proficient in managing end-to-end supply chain processes, establishing logistics frameworks, and optimizing distribution channels across international markets.
• Project & Operations Management: Extensive experience in running large-scale projects, delivering operational improvements, defining governance structures and process optimizations.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Adept at strategic planning, M&A integrations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve corporate objectives and enhance market competitiveness.