Head of Operations

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Head of Operations, to lead a pioneering team on their large-scale manufacturing site! The Head of Operations will play a vital role, in promoting best practice and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations on site and setting up the operational strategy to develop efficiency & drive performance. They will lead the manufacturing team to achieve the company goals by implementing continuous improvement tools and driving change!

Benefits for the Head of Operations:

• Free on-site parking
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank holidays, and more!

Roles & Responsibilities of Head of Operations:

• The ability to demonstrate managerial experience within a complex manufacturing environment, working closely with the rest the Senior leaders from other departments such as Supply Chain, Quality, Health and Safety and other Senior Leadership Team members.
• Showcase organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures, including lean / continuous improvement activities, health and safety, and quality systems.
• Ensure the compliance with specifications, deadlines and budgets, achievement of project goals and compliance with safety, environmental, health and quality standards and project reporting.
• To plan, co-ordinate and manage the OPEX / CAPEX budget, to align with technical projects for the site.
• Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team culture.
• The ability to implement structured problem-solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate responsibility.

Qualifications required for Head of Operations:

• Hold a degree in relevant Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• The ability to demonstrate vast industry experience, highlighting production or operations management in a lean manufacturing environment with the ability to demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Proven experience of Leadership and Management of a mixed skilled team.
• Knowledge and Understanding from a Chemistry / Process Background

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking company where your role is not just a job but a career, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s embark on this exciting journey as a Head of Operations!