Overview
Directorbank is recruiting for a world leader in the invention, production, and supply of high-performance alloys used in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer heat resistance, high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness, and strength, and are used in technically demanding industries and applications.
A progressive business dedicated to Customer Service, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Health & Safety. The business operates in over 10 global markets with a strong focus on customer care across every function.
The Role
Operations Director - South West Midlands - Manufacturing - Metals - Transformation.
The Role
* Lead all manufacturing operations across the business.
* Build and develop operations organization and drive integration of the functions to deliver performance objectives.
* Drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures to support the strategic direction of the business.
* Assume full accountability for business performance and implement functional initiatives/strategies for improvement in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee relations.
* As a leader, drive the tone and culture for the business with a clear passion to win at all levels and a collective ambition to become a world-class operation.
* A clear successor role to the GM, positioned as second in command to the GM, assuming full responsibility and accountability in their absence.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the safe working operation of all employees and processes.
* Manage the day-to-day operation of the plant to meet safety, quality, delivery performance, inventory, productivity, production, shipment and cost budget targets.
* Implement a continuous improvement process that drives safety, product yield, cost of non-conformance, labour productivity, cycle time reduction and cost reduction.
* Ensure Metal Inventory is managed by effective resource, scheduling, close monitoring and good revert management.
* Assess engineering maintenance needs and coordinate with the Engineering Director to maintain safe, continued operation of the plant.
* Plan and evaluate future capital needs and requisitions through market and technical analysis for justification.
* Ensure employees are well motivated and rewarded through effective training, competitive wages/salary evaluations, and incentives.
* Ensure robust financial management and adherence to quality accounting controls, with SOX compliance where applicable.
* Ensure manufacturing capability is cost-effective and supports the needs of the business markets.
* Identify resources required to meet present and foreseeable production demands from production plans.
* Drive a quality-first, zero-defects mentality and culture.
* Establish and implement changes to constantly improve OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) performance.
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) or higher in a relevant subject (e.g., Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, etc.).
* Proven experience in a management role within a large and complex manufacturing environment.
* Prior experience directly managing a significant number of people is required.
Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Production, Supply Chain, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries: Primary Metal Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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