Operations Director
Ref: BBBH: 515241
Pontefract
£120,000
- Permanent
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
This accomplished executive brings a wealth of experience in leadership and operations across diverse industries, including manufacturing, oil/gas, mining, construction, automotive, and service. With a proven track-record of success, they have delivered impressive results and demonstrated their ability to drive business growth, streamline operations, and foster innovation.
What makes them great?
- Adept at managing large-scale projects and business turnarounds in short timeframes, with a focus on delivering results
- Proven ability to develop and implement sustainable strategies, driving operational excellence and cost savings
- Strong leadership skills, including team development and skill enhancement, resulting in improved safety records and productivity
- International experience spanning China, Mexico, Germany, and the UK, showcasing adaptability and global business acumen
This accomplished Operations Director is an invaluable asset for any organisation seeking a dynamic leader to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence
Areas of expertise
- Successfully managed the relocation of a depot to a new site, enabling a threefold increase in production capacity
- Developed a robust operational strategy to accommodate rapid growth and introduced design for manufacture principles, parametric programming, and configurators to expedite product development
- Implemented an ERP system for efficient Bill of Materials (BOM) management, streamlined stock management, and costings automation
- Led a best-in-class project that improved production processes, resulting in a 5% increase in yields, adding £3.2 million in annual value
- Spearheaded initiatives to expand raw material sourcing and achieve zero waste to landfill by 2023, transforming waste into saleable by-products, resulting in a £1.2 million annual bottom-line improvement
- Championed sustainable strategies, enhancing operational excellence and increasing on-time delivery by 28% within three months
- Successfully expanded sales in Chine achieving a remarkable £500 million annual business turnover