Overview
Manufacturing Operations Director - Mid Cornwall - Circa: £115,000 (Neg) + Exceptional bonus scheme + enhanced benefits package + relocation support (where required)
Realistically, most applicants for this opportunity aren’t going to be the right fit.
Apessimisticopening gambit to a recruitment listing?Perhaps, but not necessarily.There’sno denying it - this is a big job. The role calls for an expert people manager, developer and mentor. An individual withimpeccabletechnicaland commercialacumen. An individual that can act as the key voice for a site that employs a sizeable team, assumingpivotalresponsibility for the success of a complex, manufacturing facility. They’ll be the site number-one.
The role isn’tgoing to be for everybody.
But the rewards fortheright person are almost limitless. Firstly, you’ll be based inbeautifulCornwall, just moments away from a stunning coastline and a fantastic quality of life. Secondly, you’ll command a salary and incentive package that will take the role comfortably intosix-figures. Cornwall isn’t famed for its financially lucrative careeropportunitiesyet this proposition far exceeds the national average remuneration for a comparable opportunity. The role represents a potentially career changing opportunity for the right person.
The employer
A technology focussedmanufacturer of high quality, high value specialist industrial equipment. Well established and financially secure, the business operates on a global scale with an international portfolio of clients and production facilities. Driven by a highly experienced, energetic and dynamic senior management team, the business has a stronghold in their innovative sector, with a demonstrable roadmap for sustainable and profitable growth.
The opportunity
Driven by a highly experienced tier-one leadership team, the ManufacturingOperationsDirector will join a likeminded business where quality, customer satisfaction and employee wellbeing lie at the heart ofeverythingthey do. The candidate that we’re searching for will lead the entire manufacturing process for a highlysuccessfuldivision, maintaining superb engineering and logistical standards, as well as leading andinfluencinga highly experienced and motivated team. Core focus of the role to include:
* Plan, manage and execute all aspects of manufacturing controls to ensureexceptionalefficiencythat meets rigorous customer demands
* Design, implement and develop ongoing process and cost control efficiencies assuming complete P&L responsibility
* Manage all aspects of value stream activities ensuring strict adherence with high quality product standards that meet strict regulatory requirements
* Lead, develop and motivate a large team of direct and indirect reports
* Ensure that sound H&S policy and practice resonates throughout the site
* Work closely with sales, marketing and customer support colleagues, acting as a senior ambassador to major clients
* Analysis of tooling effectiveness and pioneering material waste reduction strategy
* Take Lead with outgoing commentary related to site performance, budgets, forecasts and cost controls are concerned
* Undertake a degree on national and international travel where required
The person we’re searching for
A highly experienced manufacturing and/or engineering professional with at least three year of recently gained experience in asimilarposition. Key skills and experience to include:
* A business or engineering degree
* A dynamic, people orientated, change agent, with a passion for driving and supporting teams, providing mentorship and developing people
* Superb manufacturing and production expertise with a strong knowledge of lean tooling, equipment, mechanics and value streams
* Exceptional commercial awareness
* A sound understanding of P&L, budgets, forecasting and cost controls
* Strong IT aptitude (MS Office and bespoke digital tools)
The role
This is a full time, permanent position operating from our clients’site in mid Cornwall. Base salary circa £115,000+ Exceptional bonus scheme + enhanced benefits package + relocation support (where required).
The recruitment process
Well Placed HR, working in collaboration with our parent brand Trial Balance Consulting,are delighted to have been engaged as a key supplier by this employer. Our client is keen to ensure a thorough yet fluid recruitment process and potential applicants are encouraged to declare an interest intheopportunity without delay. We are not working to a closing date and well suited applicants are likely to be invited to interview quickly following presentation. Please note that shortlisted candidates may be invited to sign a non-disclosure agreement proceeding initial interview.
For further details of this exceptionally exciting and rare opportunity, including a detailed role specification, please contact Alex Callister or Carly Kellow quoting reference AC/CK9767 ASAP.
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