At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee day-to-day operations, manage staff, set goals, and evaluate performance.
- Company: A leading UK-based manufacturer of firelighters and barbecue lighting products since 1972.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £80,000 to £90,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience.
- Other info: Position located in Mold, Flintshire.
- Why this job: Join a growing company focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 10 years of operations management experience required.
Location: Mold (Flintshire)
Salary: £80,000-£90,000/annum (negotiable)
About Company
Our client is a leading UK-based manufacturer of firelighters, fire starters, and barbecue lighting products. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in North Wales, the company supplies customers worldwide through its own brands and private-label solutions.
About Position
As a result of their substantial growth, we currently recruit for the Operations Director who will oversee day-to-day operations, managing staff and resources, setting goals and budgets, evaluating performance, driving growth and profitability, and ensuring the overall success of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting strategic goals and making decisions for operational activities to drive the overall growth and profitability of the company.
- Supervising and managing staff from different departments to ensure seamless collaboration and coordination.
- Evaluating the efficiency of existing business procedures and implementing improvements to optimise productivity.
- Managing the operations budgets to make informed decisions and enhance profitability.
- Data analysis and strategic planning to optimize processes, growth and efficiency.
- Communicating policies and directives to managers and staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Identifying ways to enhance customer service and satisfaction, ensuring a positive experience for clients.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering essential.
- Extensive operations management experience +10yrs.
- Significant industry experience in continual improvement methodologies and/or lean 6-sigma to improve processes.
- In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles e.g., warehousing, logistics, finance, HR, customer service etc.
- Analytical skills to evaluate data and performance/operation metrics.
- Excellent inter-personal and negotiating skills.
- Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent decision-making skills.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated Operations Director with a focus on health and safety, eager to contribute to the success of an award-winning business, we invite you to apply.
Operations Director in Mold employer: Morson Edge
Located in North Wales, this award-winning manufacturer supplies customers worldwide. The team is dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through innovative practices.
