• Outstanding performance-related bonus
• Key board-level appointment with real influence
• Attractive benefits package

Are you looking to take a step forward into a board level role? I’m working with an SME who designs and manufactures high-precision equipment used in research globally, that want someone who can help drive improvements across operations and engineering. They are looking for someone to lead their engineering operations and be an active part of the leadership team.

They have a fantastic working environment and a genuinely collaborative leadership team. They encourage driving continuous improvement, taking accountability and team development. With an operations department that is running very well, you will be looking beyond to spot opportunities for improvement. Here, you can really influence the future of the business and reap the rewards.

The Role – Operations Director:You will be responsible for engineering-to-delivery operations, including after-sales. Your role will include:

• Managing a team of 15-20 people, providing leadership and coaching to increase the team’s capability and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, developing the company’s strategy alongside the MD.
• Ensuring all orders are delivered to time, to cost & quality requirements.
• Performance management of the team, including regular 1-to-1s to review performance and develop objectives. 
• Using your experience and knowledge to help the business deliver its strategic growth goals.

These are just some of the responsibilities: it will be a varied and impactful role with opportunities to implement your ideas and drive operational excellence! If this sounds like it could be for you, please get in touch to discuss the details in confidence.

The Candidate – Operations Director:

• Demonstrated experience within electromechanical manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership capability with management experience. 
• A change agent with an operational excellence mindset.
• Self-motivated, approachable and empathetic.
• Not afraid to be hands-on and lead by example. 
• Proven experience of line and task management of teams with up to 30 people