Operations Director
Ref: 556547
Newark-on-Trent, Newark, UK
£130,000
- Permanent
- Senior Operations Leadership
- Business Transformation Specialist
- Manufacturing And Production Expertise
About the candidate
An accomplished Manufacturing & Operations Leader with a significant breadth of experience, the candidate has demonstrated steadfast leadership in diverse areas such as production, P&L management, staff and payroll coordination, capital expenditure, continuous improvement, and health & safety. The candidate has proven adept at leading substantial cross-functional business transformation projects, increasing production capacities and significantly boosting supply chain performance under challenging conditions.
What makes them great?
- Boosted Plan Attainment by +55.2%, achieving 98.4% in just six months at a multi-award-winning chemical manufacturer.
- Increased OTIF supply chain delivery by +41.1% to 99.6%.
- Transformed a -£654K deficit into a £340K profit, adding £994K to the P&L.
- Implemented cost-saving measures reducing agency staff usage, saving £425K per annum.
Areas of expertise
- Business Transformation: Skilled in orchestrating end-to-end transformational initiatives that redefine operational effectiveness and profitability, achieving substantial financial growth and operational turnaround.
- Manufacturing & Operations: Extensive knowledge across various manufacturing domains including fresh produce, beverage production, and chemical processing with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Innovation & Quality Management: Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, affecting significant cost reductions and quality enhancements.
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent relationship-building skills with a diverse range of stakeholders from board members to external partners and internal teams, ensuring coherent organizational objectives and outcomes.