Operations Director

Our client is a very successful and profitable engineering business and Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Operations Director.

We are seeking an experienced operations director with excellent knowledge and understanding of CNC engineering manufacturing.

The Role:

Reporting to the Managing Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic operational plans to support and deliver the company's sales targets.

Your duties will include: -

Management and control of manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality and logistics functions.
Ensure effective fiscal control of all budget responsibilities
Develop and implement strategy required to deliver business growth in line the business plan
Develop and expand continuous improvement culture throughout the business
Review supply chain and procurement functions and negotiate cost reductions, improved service etc.
Manage, motivate and develop the management team and their staff
Ensure legal compliance throughout the business.Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an Operations Director with previous engineering cnc and fabrication industry experience. Ideally applicants will demonstrate previous success in delivering strategic goals for SME engineering businesses.

Preferably you will have previous experience in engineering products /parts for MOD, Aerospace, Nuclear and / or Oil & Gas sectors.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday - 40 hours

Benefits:

Excellent basic salary negotiable £75K - £80K

33 days annual leave

Sick pay

Life insurance