Operations Director - London - Up to £70k pa

Our client is looking for an experienced senior manager to join them as Operations Director.

This is a key role within the company and the salary will reflect this.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To direct and manage the production operation so that customer needs are met creatively, effectively and efficiently.
• To maintain confidence about delivery reliability and quality amongst the customer service, finance and sales teams. Key account management has been introduced to ensure high levels of customer retention.
• To drive business efficiency and improvement through playing a leading role on the operational management team.
• To realise the potential within the production operation.
• To drive improvement of operating margins continuously.
• To ensure that the organisation meets health and safety, quality and environmental legal requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

• To lead and direct production operations so that customer requirements are met reliably and consistently.
• To introduce world class manufacturing standards to improve competitiveness and to measure improvement against key performance indicators.
• To increase profit margins through the management of quality standards, health and safety requirements and environmental protection in production.