Operations Director - Midlands - £60k pa plus bonus

Reporting to the General Manager, this role will provide cover to the GM, manage the operational elements of the business including manufacturing, service delivery, site facilities and Health & Safety. The role will also take responsibility for P & L management of the site, managing the equipment supplier contracts/maintenance agreements and ensuring continual improvement and manufacturing efficiencies are achieved.

The person we seek will be an exceptionally strong manager who is used to leading from the front.

• Ensure a machine maintenance programme is in place and that any downtime is captured and logged.
• Ensure safe systems of work are in place and updated as necessary to meet any legislative requirements.
• Ensure processes are in place for manufacturing and that staff are trained and compliant with these.
• Ensure good housekeeping of the factory; equipment is kept clean and in good working order.
• Conduct regular reviews with equipment providers to record issues and agree corrective actions with the providers.
• Maintain copies of all supplier agreements and ensure suppliers are meeting the terms set out in those agreements.
• Review all equipment contracts to identify cost saving opportunities or enhancements.
• Manage any kit refreshes to keep the equipment portfolio leading edge; provide reports/recommendations to the business on options, commercials and proposed maintenance agreements.

This position has now been filled.