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Head of Operations

Owen Daniels
Posted a month ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Telford, Shropshire TF1 1RP, England

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Owen Daniels is seeking a Head of Operations for Polytec in Telford, responsible for the Manufacturing and Production function across the UK.
  • The role includes managing people and budgets while implementing strategic operational goals for a Tier 1 Automotive supplier.
  • The position offers a permanent contract with a salary dependent on experience, along with a bonus and car allowance.
  • Candidates should have demonstrable experience in leading a manufacturing function, preferably in a high-volume automotive environment, with a focus on strategic leadership.
  • A successful applicant will be expected to have a proven track record in developing teams and driving continuous improvement, with a minimum of several years of relevant experience.
Owen Daniels have partnered with Polytec in Telford as they look to appoint a Head of Operations who will take responsibility for the Manufacturing and Production function across the UK, including people and budgetary managing and implementing strategic manufacturing operational goals. Polytec are a Tier 1 Automotive supplier of high-quality exterior plastic components, supplying into some of the biggest names in the Automotive industry.Head of OperationsPermanentSalary dependent on experience (plus bonus and car allowance)TelfordAs Head of Operations you will manage the UK Manufacturing and Production, overseeing people, budgets, and operations to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals. Drive efficiency, ensure safety compliance, lead teams, and foster stakeholder collaboration while focusing on continuous improvement and sustainability.Head of Operations Job Description  
  • Overall responsibility for Manufacturing activities across the business.
  • Create and implement best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance.
  • Lead, develop and implement variable cost productivity programmes across all areas of responsibility.
  • Implement a customer focused operational culture delivering world class customer service levels.
  • Provide leadership to departments under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.
  • Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance.
  • Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets.
Head of Operations Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications 
  • Demonstrable experience of leading a manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering effective manufacturing strategies policies, processes and systems.
  • Previous experience of working within a high volume, automotive manufacturing environment, coupled with the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
  • Knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components and manufacturing techniques.
  • Proven track record of developing teams and leading organisational and process improvement.
Head of Operations Company Benefits
  • Car allowance
  • Annual bonus
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
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