Operations Director

Ref: 312367

Cheshire, UK

£80,000

• Permanent
• Supply Chain Optimisation
• Strategic Business Transformation
• Cost Reduction Expert

About the candidate

The candidate is a highly experienced General Manager in Operations, holding robust proficiencies in managing manufacturing disciplines, cost reduction programmes, supply chain management, logistics management, Six Sigma, and change management. They bring a wealth of experience from a series of management roles across industries such as manufacturing of industrial hoses, ceramic tiles, sheet board manufacturing, and floral design. Their tenure in various leadership positions demonstrates a strong ability to not only oversee complex operations but also to drive significant profit and efficiency improvements, evidenced by their leadership through several transformative projects.

The candidate has a proven track record of success in roles such as Operations Director and General Manager, where they were responsible for overseeing comprehensive operational aspects including profit and loss control, production processes, team management, strategic planning, and commercial negotiations within prominent manufacturing companies. Their ability to lead cost-saving initiatives, enhance productivity, and streamline operations has consistently added substantial value to the organisations they have worked with.

What makes them great?

• Leadership in Profit and Loss Management: Direct control over profitable operations, managing budgets and ensuring financial accountability across various sectors.
• Strategic Business Transformations: Instrumental in restructuring business units, including integration of modern systems and practices such as Six Sigma, leading to enhanced productivity and quality outcomes.
• Enhancing Competitive Edge: Initiated and managed projects that improved operational effectiveness, such as reducing plant operation costs by £350,000 annually through preventive maintenance systems, and improving supplier delivery fulfilment to 98%.

Areas of expertise

• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Proven track record in leading programmes that significantly reduce operational costs while maintaining product and service quality.
• Supply Chain Optimisation: Expert in optimising supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, as seen in improving supplier performance and restructuring supply functions to support business goals.
• Change Management: Skilled in structuring and leading transformation projects that realign business processes and personnel to drive productivity and organisational efficiency.