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Operations Director

Operations Director
Location: Plymouth, Devon (hybrid)
Salary: £85,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Our client, a leading entity in the manufacturing and production sector, seeks an Operations Director to spearhead strategic operational initiatives across multiple sites. This role demands a robust focus on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and driving enterprise-level impact. The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO, playing a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's market position and achieving its commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operational function across multiple manufacturing sites
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Own the P&L for operations and report directly to the CEO
• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all sites

Required Expertise

• Proven track record at General Manager, Operations Director or equivalent C-suite level with full P&L accountability
• Senior-level operations leadership within manufacturing or logistics
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L ownership experience
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive change and embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Degree educated or equivalent senior leadership experience

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodology
• Exposure to multi-site operations
• Previous experience working within a PE-backed or growth environment

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary of £85,000 per annum
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model

About Our Client

Mego Employment is a prominent player in the manufacturing and production industry. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and innovation, operating across multiple sites with a focus on enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. With a strategic vision aimed at maintaining a strong market position, Mego Employment presents a unique opportunity for an Operations Director to significantly influence its growth trajectory.

How to Apply

Click apply to discuss how you'll drive operational transformation across this established manufacturing business.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications

• Degree educated in a relevant field
• MBA or equivalent senior leadership experience preferred

Essential Experience

• Proven track record at General Manager, Operations Director or equivalent C-suite level with full P&L accountability
• Extensive experience leading operations within manufacturing or logistics sectors
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Experience in managing multiple manufacturing sites
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of achieving strategic outcomes

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Executive team leadership
• Board-level stakeholder management
• Organisational transformation and change leadership
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Strategic planning and execution

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodology
• Exposure to multi-site operations
• Previous experience working within a PE-backed or growth environment

Personal Attributes and Qualities

• Commercially astute
• Decisive under pressure
• Pragmatic problem-solver
• Resilient and adaptable
• Influential at board and investor level

Plymouth

85000.00 to 85000.00 Per annum

Permanent

Jake Matthews

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