Operations Director

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.