INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Interim Operations & Transformation Director
Based in Cheshire
Job ref: JE/65218
Client Overview:
Listgrove has been retained by a specialist UK manufacturer of large and complex composite components and finished assemblies. The business provides customers with an integrated capability from design and project management through to moulding, machining, painting and final assembly. Core manufacturing technologies include high-pressure SMC compression moulding and low-pressure DCPD reaction injection moulding, supported by large-scale presses, robotic machining and automated and low-volume paint facilities.
Following the acquisition of the business, we are seeking an exceptional Interim Operations & Transformation Director to provide additional senior-level operational leadership and focused execution capability during the next phase of its development.
This is a hands-on transformation and delivery assignment, not a consultancy or advisory role.
Role Overview:
The successful individual will work alongside the existing Managing Director and management team to rapidly identify opportunities, establish clear priorities and personally drive the implementation and delivery of measurable improvements across quality, delivery, margin, manufacturing efficiency, systems, maintenance and organisational performance.
An equally important element of the assignment will be to mentor and develop the current Managing Director throughout the transformation. The Interim Director will provide experience, challenge, structure and support while ensuring that the MD progressively assumes ownership of the new operating disciplines and transformation programme.
The objective is therefore twofold:
1. Deliver the transformation and required business results.
2. Develop the MD and management team so that the improvements are sustainable following completion of the interim assignment.
The successful individual must combine strategic capability with a willingness to work directly on the factory floor and within individual processes to ensure that improvements are actually delivered.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a high-calibre senior manufacturing executive with a demonstrable track record of personally delivering operational t...
Interim Operations & Transformation Director in West Bromwich employer: Listgrove
Listgrove Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the plastics and chemicals sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while maintaining a supportive culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. Located in the UK, Listgrove's established reputation and extensive industry networks make it an attractive place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
