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Operations Director Â
South West
A Pioneering Role in Advanced Manufacturing
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the transformation of manufacturing operations? This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Operations Director to lead the setup and operational success of a state-of-the-art non-ferrous foundry and CNC machining  facility. Join a company that is part of a larger engineering group, renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and technical advancement in the UK's manufacturing sector. With a competitive salary and benefits package, along with future career progression opportunities, this role is your chance to make a significant impact.
What You Will Do:
- Assume full operational responsibility across all production departments, ensuring a safe, organised, and efficient workplace.
- Embed a strong EHS culture and deliver the site's operating and production plans to meet customer demands and agreed targets.
- Implement performance metrics and KPIs to monitor and improve operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement activities using lean principles and techniques.
- Lead the digital transformation of the shopfloor, integrating IT systems with production equipment for real-time performance monitoring.
- Develop the operations team through effective management, mentoring, and training.
What You Will Bring:
- A higher level qualification in production management/engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Considerable experience in a hi-tech manufacturing environment, with demonstrable significant senior management experience.
- A proven record of driving operational improvement through lean/TPS principles.
- Experience in implementing or working in a fully digital shopfloor with automated data capture.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent management and communication abilities.
Company Contribution & Industry Information:
This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of the manufacturing industry, specifically within a company that aims to become the UK leader in non-ferrous castings and associated production processes. With significant investment, the company is introducing a new facility that will be one of the most technically advanced and sustainable of its kind in the UK. As the Operations Director, you will contribute to maintaining the company's legacy of innovation and excellence, ensuring its products remain at the forefront of the industry.
Location:
This transformative role is based at the company's current location, which is undergoing a significant upgrade, in the heart of Devon.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are a visionary leader in manufacturing, keen to steer operations towards unprecedented success, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become the Operations Director and shape the future of advanced manufacturing.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
