1. · Exciting operational leadership role
2. · An assembly-based manufacturer making bespoke joinery products
About Our Client
The organisation is a turn-key manufacturer in based in Leeds. They use raw materials from plastic to timber, creating bespoke products for a variety of customers. They are looking to continue their success with a new Operations Director, focusing on the manufacturing operations side of the business across 2 sites.
Job Description
The main responsibilities of this Operations Director role will be to ensure the manufacturing operations of the factory, production assembly and warehouse facility run smoothly.Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:· Leading and developing a team of c.70, split across two sites· Overseeing the smooth running of manufacturing; plastic, metal and wood fabrication, warehousing and assembly· Managing site Health and Safety to ensure legal compliance· Ensuring products are manufactured to a high-quality standard and are delivered on time and in full· Managing relationships and agreements with external partners, vendors and suppliers· Responsibility for the operational budget, capital projects and business development
The Successful Applicant
As Operations Director this candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience of working in a bespoke joinery manufacturing environment.They will also have:
3. Extensive hands-on experience of managing production, ideally within a sheet plastic or wood joinery environment
4. Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
5. An innovative and customer focused approach
6. A strong HSE practitioner and lean manufacturing mindset
7. Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems would be advantageous
What's on Offer
· £90,000-£100,000· Car allowance· Wider benefits package