Overview
* Exciting operational leadership role
* An assembly-based manufacturer making bespoke joinery products
The organisation is a turn-key manufacturer 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:
* Extensive hands-on experience of managing production, ideally within a sheet plastic or wood joinery environment
* Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
* An innovative and customer focused approach
* A strong HSE practitioner and lean manufacturing mindset
* Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems would be advantageous
What's on Offer
£90,000-£100,000
* Car allowance
* Wider benefits package
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