Operations Director -Manufacturing

Group designs & manufactures valves, producing 70 Million of business for the group both Nationally & Internationally through injection moulding, high speed & cellular assemblies.
Full site responsibility for the site P&L for 2 small plants.
Operations & Distribution, controlling 180 staff working (24/7) through 7 Senior Managers.
Member of the Board of Directors reporting to the Exec Group Operations Director.
Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing manufacturing and operational strategy/goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost, and delivery. To maximise efficiency, optimise production levels, and drive operational excellence. To work closely with internal and external key stakeholders regarding technical support for activities, striving for best-in-class products and business practices to deliver to the customer's expectations, managing teams and projects across the business.
Key Responsibilities Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level. Knowledge and technical understanding of processes, components, and manufacturing techniques. Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate, and manage key stakeholders and suppliers. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines. Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets. Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure. An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures.
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