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British, privately-owned, and established in 1962, OGM specialises in the design, tooling, manufacture and complex assembly of niche plastic products and electronic box, build and test contract manufacturing supplying multiple sectors including medical devices and electronics. They pride themselves on being innovative, with a highly skilled team focussed on creating value and driving a profitable business. Recent and planned financial investment, including a multimillion-pound CAPEX/automation programme, is a clear indication of the desire for further growth and performance in the short and long term. The business has ambitious growth plans driven by diversification, vertical integration and an expanding global manufacturing footprint.
Due to internal promotion, OGM is looking for an Operations Director to evolve their continuous improvement journey, embracing modern techniques and world class standards in the aim of improving quality, cost and delivery. Reporting to the Group Managing Director, you will lead operations for a circa £30m business over two modern facilities in Oxford and South Wales, fully responsible for production, engineering, supply chain and customer service and Health and Safety. Alongside other board members, you will define the culture and environment required to manufacture the next generation of products; develop structures, systems and skills within the workforce in readiness to meet and successfully overcome the challenges as they continue to grow. With your proven leadership ability and gravitas you will nurture and coach a team consisting of established managers as well as high-potential, succession-planning individuals.
Who we're looking for? A proven track record leading autonomously a large manufacturing operation, with a multi-discipline team, ideally within plastic manufacturing or complex assembly environments.Experience in a contract manufacturing environment with a background in electronic device build and test would be a distinct advantage.
Strategic ability, whilst also having a pragmatic/hands-on approach - fitting of an SME.
Experience in managing complex multi-discipline projects and engaging with internal and external stakeholders as a SME for Operations.
Able to work with imperfect information and make good decisions, but also be data-driven when data is available.
Extensive leadership skills with a history of coaching/developing, and delivering progressive cultural change enhancing employee capability and manufacturing performance.
Experienced in driving measurable and sustainable site performance improvement through implementation of lean/world class manufacturing techniques.
Ideally you will need to live within a reasonable commuting range of Yarnton, Oxford where you will spend the majority of your time, with the ability to travel to the South Wales site.
To help you succeed you will be supported by an organisation committed to cultural change, Continuous Improvement and investment.
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All third party, direct or speculative CV's will be forwarded will be sent to Kaizen Talent Solutions who OGM has retained to manage their hiring process
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