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This role is being advertised by Red Recruitment 24:7 who are acting as recruitment consultants for our Lincoln based client. We are currently recruiting for a Director of Operations for a well established client.
Role Summary
The Director of Operationswill ensure the timely escalation of all Company orders, achieving the highest margin by balancing cost and revenue across operational departments: Engineering, Project, Supply chain, Workshop and Service. Leading operational departments in alignment with other business functions, in particular, but not limited to Sales and Finance. The role will address critical performance improvement opportunities to ensure timely delivery of business objectives in accordance with the customer requirements.
This key role will support and strengthen the delivery of the business needs. The role will develop the existing operational departments working with departmental leads with a focus on the development of people. This role will be part of our clients Executive Team.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
All job holders need to demonstrate, understand and implement the company values within their roles.
- Teamwork & Communication
- Safety & Sustainability
- Accountability
- Quality & Reliability
- Excellence in Delivery
Required Skills
Education (qualifications & training)
- MBA highly desirable but not essential.
- Degree level education or equivalent management/business experience via a recognised apprenticeship.
- Gas/Turbine/Power/Oil experience.
- Experience managing subcontractors.
- Experience of operating at senior/board level.
- Experience of managing complex small teams.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Full and valid driving license.
Skills (capabilities & qualities)
- First hand commercial industry experience combined with a technical knowledgeand aftermarket services.
- Understanding of Contractual Terms and Conditions and some sales experience in the power generation or oil & gas markets.
- Ability to manage internal stakeholders.
- Customer relationship building skills at all levels through engineering to senior/board level.
- Leadership skills across multi-functional discipline teams.
- Strong organisational skills in order to manage a wide range of projects and tasks, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Experience of managing budgets and developing strategy.
- Track record of innovation and delivery.
- Self-motivated and the ability to work confidently under pressure.
For a full detailed job description please contact our team.
