At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturer with a focus on fabrication and welding.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity for impactful leadership, and career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence change and develop a capable management team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a thriving business and drive meaningful improvements.
- Qualifications: Senior-level experience in manufacturing or engineering, preferably in fabrication or welding.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 110000 £ per year.
Location: Telford
Salary: £100,000-£110,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Are you ready to take ownership of a complex operation and influence the future direction of an established business? We are recruiting an Operations Director for a £16 million turnover manufacturer specialising in fabrication and welding. This is a key board-level appointment with the scope to assess current performance, shape operational strategy and deliver meaningful improvements throughout the facility.
The Role
You will be responsible for creating a safe, efficient and high-performing operation that consistently meets its quality, cost and delivery objectives. Your key priorities will include:
- Setting and delivering the operational strategy.
- Improving productivity, efficiency and production flow.
- Strengthening planning, capacity and resource management.
- Establishing clear performance measures and accountability.
- Developing a capable and engaged management team.
- Ensuring customer requirements and delivery targets are achieved.
- Supporting commercial decisions and wider business objectives.
About You
You will be a credible and commercially focused leader with senior-level experience gained within manufacturing or engineering. A background in fabrication, welding or metal manufacturing would be highly advantageous. You will have a strong record of delivering sustainable operational improvements, leading change and developing people. You must also be comfortable contributing at board level while maintaining a visible presence across the facility.
For the right individual, this is an opportunity to take real ownership, introduce positive change and play an influential role in the organisation's next stage of development.
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