Production Operations Director
Location: Banbury
Contract: Permanent, Full:time
Salary: A GBP 75,000 : A GBP 80,000 + bonus
Join a renowned name that is redefining automotive camping luxury, creating bespoke campervans and motorhomes that take customers anywhere they dream of going. With big growth plans ahead, theyre seeking a forward:thinking Production Operations Director to take the wheel and steer the production facility to allow increased output for the business
Your role as the Production Operations Director:
From their new Production facility in Banbury, youll shape and lead the production strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, youll inspire teams, streamline processes, optimise procedures, and deliver increased volumes whilst efficiently monitoring cost.
* Lead the production team : Production; Compliance; Material Requisition. Manage and recruit the appropriate team : evaluating all members of the team and implement the appropriate regular review processes support our team with the right training and development opportunities
* Review all production processes to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met. Work with the compliance management to ensure the business is achieving all compliance standards and ensure this is embedded into the business as best practice
* Production Process : Production Certification : Maintain ISO9001 and work towards VW/Ford Type Approval. Review current production process, assess waste and reconcile all material usage. Ensure factory cleanliness is of the highest standard. Work with the Development team to implement new models. Review and look to improve the PDI process. Look at total cost cycle including BOMs and warranty/aftersales costs.
* Product Development : Work with the development team to sign off new conversions and review the production flow requirements. Re:engineering of conversions : cost out and efficiency programs to be managed and documented
* Factory Material Requisition and Stock Holding. Ensure all materials are available to achieve production schedule. Keep to agreed stocking levels to maintain healthy working capital. Regular production forecasts and improvement planning to align to strategic goals for the business
What Youll Bring to the Production Operations Director position:
* Proven success managing a production facility
* Expertise in process, procedures and efficiency
* Strong understanding of product development and certification
* An inspiring, resilient, and forward:thinking leadership style.
Why This Role?
* A GBP 75,000 to A GBP 80,000 base + bonus
* 33 days holiday with extended Christmas break
* 5:day working week on site
* A chance to lead production for one of the most exciting, fast:growing brands in the sector
If you are interested in this Production Operations Director opportunity, please click apply now for a confidential chat