Chief Operating Officer
Ref: AS3597295
Cannock, Staffordshire, UK
£150,000
- Permanent
- Operational Transformation
- Supply Chain Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
About the candidate
A driven operations leader with over a decade of experience across high-growth packaging, manufacturing and logistics environments. They bring a strong track record of turning strategic goals into practical operational plans, with a clear focus on efficiency, cost control and service improvement.
Currently available for a permanent role with a two-week notice period, they offer hands-on leadership across multi-site operations, supply chain, production, warehousing and process improvement. They are well suited to businesses looking for a commercially minded operator who can build accountable teams and deliver measurable performance gains.
What makes them great?
- Proven Efficiency Gains: Delivered around a 15% improvement in operational efficiency through lean manufacturing practices across a regional packaging environment.
- Faster Lead Times: Reduced lead times by approximately 20% by improving collaboration across procurement, logistics and wider supply chain teams.
- Technology-Led Productivity: Achieved around a 30% reduction in operational bottlenecks through data analysis, improved workflows and process automation.
Areas of expertise
- Operational Leadership: Experienced in leading multi-site operations, improving daily performance and creating clear, accountable ways of working.
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Skilled in managing end-to-end supply chain activity, improving supplier performance, inventory flow and customer delivery outcomes.
- Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement: Strong background in lean practices, workflow optimisation, data-led decision-making and automation to improve productivity.