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ROLE: Operations Director
SALARY: Up to £70,000 plus 30% bonus
LOCATION: Wednesbury (office based)
THE COMPANY:We are currently working with a supplier and manufacturer of electrical consumables, based in Wednesbury, who are looking to recruit an experienced Operations Director to oversee their Warehouse, Quality Control and Prefabrication teams.
BENEFITS:
- Salary c£65,000 basic DOE.
- 30% annual bonus (based on company and individual performance).
- 30 days annual leave.
- £550 monthly car allowance.
THE CANDIDATE: The right candidate will have a strong management and leadership background as an Operations Manager or Operations Director, it would be advantageous if your commercial experience is within manufacturing/distribution but this is not essential.
Due to the nature of the business, the successful individual will have a hands-on approach to management and the ability to drive change with a high-performance culture.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
This role is working within a 5 day Mon to Friday operation with no weekends or night shift patterns.
Warehousing Operations
- Ensure safe and efficient storage, handling, and dispatch, while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Optimise inventory management, space utilisation, and efficiency through systems and lean processes.
Quality Control
- Lead quality control processes to ensure adherence to standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee audits, inspections, and corrective actions to maintain and enhance product quality.
Prefabrication Operations
- Manage prefabrication to meet quality and schedule goals while improving productivity and reducing waste.
- Collaborate with teams and use performance metrics to streamline processes and minimise downtime.
Leadership and Team Management
- Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance standards to cross-functional teams and departmental leaders.
- Foster collaboration, ensure safety compliance, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement
- Develop operational strategies with senior management, focusing on cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Drive innovation through continuous improvement projects and by leveraging industry trends and best practices.
Immediate interviews are taking place, so please do not delay in applying, should you be interested.
