At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations, QHSE, and supply chain for a renowned speciality chemicals company.
- Company: Join Thomas Swan Co. Ltd., a family-owned business with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £125K plus bonus and benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on operational excellence and strategic development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role driving sustainable manufacturing goals.
- Qualifications: Degree in science or technical discipline with strong leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 112500 - 137500 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced, inspirational operational and business leader to join this highly regarded, industry-renowned company which is investing in operational improvements and new business development to achieve significant and sustained growth. From its UK base and through international offices and distributors, Thomas Swan Co. Ltd. has ambitious plans for sustainable growth.
Privately-owned, the company manufactures and markets a technically strong range of products and is now looking to further modernise and optimise its operations and supply chain to ensure that its ambitious business plans can be realised. Reporting to the CEO, Harry Swan, who is the fourth generation of this highly successful family business, the appointee will be fully accountable for all aspects of the operations budget, employees and assets encompassing Production, Warehouse, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering and QHSE at the Consett site.
With responsibility for c. 110 people, the appointee will further develop the operations and supply chain capabilities of this world-class organisation, ensuring exemplary process safety and drive the company towards its ambitious and focused sustainable manufacturing goals. The appointee will be a proactive, hands-on and influential leader, with an inbuilt ethos of customer care excellence and will collaborate closely with all areas of the business to ensure common purpose and a co-ordinated approach.
Cultural fit, professionalism, and proactivity will all be of paramount importance to this appointment as will an understanding and acknowledgement of the issues affecting family-run SMEs. This is a senior and influential role, and the right individual will enjoy contributing to the overall long-term strategic development of the wider organisation.
Candidates, ideally qualified to degree level or equivalent in a science or technical discipline, will be results and delivery focussed, demonstrate a track record of inspirational team leadership, strategic thinking, strong teamwork, a high level of integrity and a desire to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
Experienced in leading operational and supply chain teams, along with strong financial awareness and understanding, the appointee will demonstrate drive, tenacity, ‘presence’ and strong people leadership coupled with exemplary communication, data management presentation skills. Listening, influencing and negotiation will all be key competencies along with effective analysis and decision-making skills, together with a positive, enthusiastic outlook which will engage others to deliver exceptional results.
Interested applicants should send a detailed CV and covering letter quoting current salary and reference 2602/web.
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