Owen Daniels have partnered with Polytec in Telford as they look to appoint a Head of Operations who will take responsibility for the Manufacturing and Production function across the UK, including people and budgetary managing and implementing strategic manufacturing operational goals. Polytec are a Tier 1 Automotive supplier of high-quality exterior plastic components, supplying into some of the biggest names in the Automotive industry.

Head of Operations

Permanent

Salary dependent on experience (plus bonus and car allowance)

Telford

As Head of Operations you will manage the UK Manufacturing and Production, overseeing people, budgets, and operations to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals. Drive efficiency, ensure safety compliance, lead teams, and foster stakeholder collaboration while focusing on continuous improvement and sustainability.

Head of Operations
Job Description

Overall responsibility for Manufacturing activities across the business.
Create and implement best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance.
Lead, develop and implement variable cost productivity programmes across all areas of responsibility.
Implement a customer focused operational culture delivering world class customer service levels.
Provide leadership to departments under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.
Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance.
Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets.

Head of Operations
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Demonstrable experience of leading a manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering effective manufacturing strategies policies, processes and systems.
Previous experience of working within a high volume, automotive manufacturing environment, coupled with the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
Knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components and manufacturing techniques.
Proven track record of developing teams and leading organisational and process improvement.

Head of Operations
Company Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus
Life assurance
Pension

Please apply below or contact me at (url removed) if this role is of interest!