Oxford Metrics is a smart sensing and software company that enables the interface between the real world and its virtual twin. Our smart sensing technology helps over 10,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including all of the world's top 10 games companies and all of the top 20 universities worldwide. 

 

The Group trades through its market-leading division Vicon, Industrial Vision Systems, and recently acquired, The Sempre Group.Viconis a world leader in motion measurement analysis to thousands of customers worldwide, including Red Bull, Imperial College London, Dreamscape Immersive, Industrial Light & Magic, and NASA.Industrial Vision Systemsis a specialist in machine vision software and technology for high precision, automated quality control systems trusted by blue-chip, smart manufacturing companies across the globe including BD, DePuy, Jaguar Land Rover, Johnson & Johnson, Zytronic and Alkegen.Sempreis a measurement specialist solving manufacturing challenges across multiple industries. Through their expert in-house consultants and partnerships with over 25 well-known manufacturers including Jenoptik, Renishaw and Micro-Vu, Sempre offers an extensive range of products and software to customers in aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and precision engineering.

 

Founded in 1984 our Group is headquartered in Oxford with offices in the United Kingdom, United States and Germany. Since 2001, Oxford Metrics (LSE: OMG), has been a quoted company listed on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.

Job Overview: 

To lead the Smart Manufacturing subsidiary Division of Oxford Metrics delivering strategic, financial and other growth objectives as agreed with the Board.

To formulate and implement an ambitious growth strategy for the division, combining both organic and acquisition investments

To take overall P&L responsibility for the management of all current activities, and the recruitment, development, management and motivation of the divisional team to deliver that strategy.

Member of Senior Management Team alongside other divisional  MDs.

Be involved in the overall management and development of the Group.

Delivery of divisional revenues and profits in line with Group goals.

Management of the divisional team to include relevant heads of department and senior

management, office-based professional and administration staff, site based managers and sales staff and site-based operatives.

Management of cost budget for the division.

The Divisional Managing Director, in conjunction with the heads of department and senior management, has overall responsibility for the preparation of budgets and strategic plans for the division for presentation to the CEO/CFO and Board.

The Divisional Managing Director, in liaison with the CEO & CFO sets targets for the division and is responsible, working with the management team, for delivering those targets. 

As part of the growth strategy, help drive M&A activity.

The Divisional Managing Director represents the Smart Manufacturing Division in the wider community and is expected to develop and maintain links within the market sector, maintaining a view of market trends and competitor activity.

Management of the Business

·        Overall responsibility for the general running of the business always seeking to achieve objectives whilst maintaining the appropriate balance between opportunity and risk.

·        Implement appropriate strategies and processes to ensure delivery of company targets

·        Chair and direct the monthly divisional management meeting ensuring key decisions are taken in the best interests of the division and the Group.

·        Adhere to all Oxford Metrics reporting requirements and inform the CEO and CFO to significant opportunities or risks as they arise.

·        Ensure the Division runs in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures and the sharing of best practice with other Group divisions and functions.

·        Responsible within the Division for the delivery of Customer Care.

·        Chair and direct regular management meetings with all Heads of Departments to ensure that all aspects of the business are performing to target and put in place remedial measures where necessary.

·        Liaise closely with all Heads of Department to ensure a working knowledge of the progress to date and issues arising in each department at any time.

·        Attend and contribute to Group Board Meetings as required.

·        Enable the right number, level and calibre of staff to be recruited and developed to support the division’s business and future development.

·        Lead, motivate, communicate with and develop staff to achieve best performance to meet the division’s needs.

·        Host regular meetings for all staff to communicate the division’s performance and

future strategy.

·        Ensure that all appropriate information from Board meetings is communicated to

·        staff and encourage staff to voice their concerns or suggestions for improvement.

 

·        Degree qualified, you will be an experienced senior leader with significant experience in modern smart manufacturing, with a positive reputation with clients and have previous demonstrable P & L responsibility with a successful delivery track record.

·        You will be familiar with the smart manufacturing landscape, including technological developments and future trends.

·        Experience in smart manufacturing in medical consumables / technology is desirable, but not essential.

·        You will have a demonstrable track record in growth and leadership, having designed and implemented growth plans within a multinational environment.

·        With a growth mindset, be capable of working in a fast paced evolving environment.

·       Competitive salary

·       10% Company Pension

·       Generous holiday allowance 

·       Life Cover

·       Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance

·       Permanent Health Insurance

·       Cycle to work scheme. 

·       Free On-site Parking

Oxford Metrics is a smart sensing and software company that enables the interface between the real world and its virtual twin. Our smart sensing technology helps over 10,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including all of the world's top 10 games companies and all of the top 20 universities worldwide. 

 

The Group trades through its market-leading division Vicon, Industrial Vision Systems, and recently acquired, The Sempre Group.Viconis a world leader in motion measurement analysis to thousands of customers worldwide, including Red Bull, Imperial College London, Dreamscape Immersive, Industrial Light & Magic, and NASA.Industrial Vision Systemsis a specialist in machine vision software and technology for high precision, automated quality control systems trusted by blue-chip, smart manufacturing companies across the globe including BD, DePuy, Jaguar Land Rover, Johnson & Johnson, Zytronic and Alkegen.Sempreis a measurement specialist solving manufacturing challenges across multiple industries. Through their expert in-house consultants and partnerships with over 25 well-known manufacturers including Jenoptik, Renishaw and Micro-Vu, Sempre offers an extensive range of products and software to customers in aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and precision engineering.

 

Founded in 1984 our Group is headquartered in Oxford with offices in the United Kingdom, United States and Germany. Since 2001, Oxford Metrics (LSE: OMG), has been a quoted company listed on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.