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Operations Director

Ref: 619375

East Yorkshire, UK

£100,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Operational Leadership
  • Lean Manufacturing Expert
  • Significant Cost Reduction

About the candidate

With over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the manufacturing sector, our candidate embodies a wealth of knowledge and expertise in driving operational excellence and transformative growth. As a goal-oriented Operations Director, they have demonstrated success in enhancing operational strategies, optimising processes, and implementing effective change across multinational companies. Their approach to leadership is distinguished by a strong focus on sustainable efficiency, robust profit and loss management, and fostering high-performance teams. The candidate brings a hands-on, strategic perspective to scaling operations, ensuring that every facet aligns perfectly with broader corporate objectives. Well-versed in navigating high-complexity manufacturing environments, they are ready to leverage their skills to contribute substantially to new challenges.

The candidate's prowess extends beyond mere management to embody a dynamic capability to initiate and drive substantial business process improvements and cost-saving measures. They have a proven track record of effectively deploying technology solutions, such as ERP systems, and harness a methodical approach to continuous improvement with quantifiable outcomes that significantly impact the bottom line.

What makes them great?

  • Delivered over £1m in cost savings through strategic supply chain and engineering optimisations.
  • Implemented a Kaizen initiative resulting in a 20% Bill of Materials cost saving, equating to £5k annually.
  • Achieved a significant reduction in workforce overtime costs by £10k monthly through improved production and planning models.

Areas of expertise

  • Operational Strategy & Execution: Skilled in crafting and implementing operational strategies that enhance productivity and profitability.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement: Expert in driving improvements using Lean, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement techniques to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
  • P&L Ownership and Cost Management: Strong experience in budget management, financial forecasting, and securing cost reductions to facilitate margin growth and financial health.