Operations Director | Derry/Londonderry

Terex GB Ltd has been ranked number 18 in the Ulster Business Top 100 NI companies. Terex Campsie is a winner of the Northwest Large Business of the Year and Educational Partnership Award 2023. Terex is a fast-moving engineering company continually developing in N. Ireland. Here at Terex, we are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. It is an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector – come join us!

We have an exciting roadmap ahead for new products, services, production capacity and business expansion. As a result of this continued success, we are expanding our teams in Campsie. We currently have an opportunity for an Operations Director.

Career Key Responsibilities / What you’ll do:

• Reporting directly to the Business Line Director & General Manager, the Operations Director is responsible for the operational aspects of the Campsie site encompassing production, lean manufacturing, quality, supply chain, H&S, facilities, and maintenance functions.
• Provide leadership and direction to the operations teams within the Terex Campsie site.
• Develop and maintain best practices and production efficiencies in line with the broader Terex Business Systems using lean techniques.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the production facility & financial aspects of the operations in line with budgets.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement & strive towards best practice world-class manufacturing.
• Improve the capabilities & capacity of the manufacturing unit, achieving on-time delivery & cost targets.
• Efficiently integrate new products into production.
• Lead, develop & motivate staff towards the achievement of targets & objectives on an ongoing basis.
• Act as an integral part of the site's S&OP process to ensure common understanding of capacity, build schedule and supply constraints.
• Collate and provide all management reports as requested to both site management and the wider Terex Materials Processing group.
• Provide relevant information and detail on an annual basis for the factory budgeting process in conjunction with the Financial Controller.
• Ensure timely and relevant communication with all relevant departments in the businesses.
• Ensure full compliance of entire team with site policies, procedures and H&S regulations.
• Cooperate with the wider Terex Materials Processing Group in relation to the implementation of manufacturing strategies and other relevant duties.

Experience Level:

• Whilst a third level qualification is preferred, a proven track record of operational achievement in a manufacturing environment is considered essential.
• A proven track record of commercial experience with a significant part of this served at senior management level.
• Background of managing a fast-moving manufacturing facility (preferably engineering) including supply chain & quality functions.
• Experience of and a proven track record of staff management, appraisal & development of team.
• A strong motivator with excellent communication skills, you will be fully conversant on lean principles and have demonstrated the ability to apply lean techniques in your career to date.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting financial targets.

Skills & Abilities (technical, soft skills, specific knowledge):

• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Excellent communication & IT skills.
• Drive and energy for results.
• Practical and commercially aware.
• Flexible in approach and hard working.
• Business acumen.
• Strategic ability and innovative.
• Ability to prioritise and organise.
• Timely decision making.
• Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with constantly changing priorities.
• Highest level of integrity, honesty, and trust.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.