Overview

Exciting operational leadership roleAn assembly-based manufacturer making bespoke joinery productsThe organisation is a turn-key manufacturer based in Leeds. They use raw materials from plastic to timber, creating bespoke products for a variety of customers. They are looking to continue their success with a new Operations Director, focusing on the manufacturing operations side of the business across 2 sites.Job Description

The main responsibilities of this Operations Director role will be to ensure the manufacturing operations of the factory, production assembly and warehouse facility run smoothly.Other day-to-day responsibilities will include:Leading and developing a team of c.70, split across two sitesOverseeing the smooth running of manufacturing; plastic, metal and wood fabrication, warehousing and assemblyManaging site Health and Safety to ensure legal complianceEnsuring products are manufactured to a high-quality standard and are delivered on time and in fullManaging relationships and agreements with external partners, vendors and suppliersResponsibility for the operational budget, capital projects and business developmentThe Successful Applicant

As Operations Director this candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience of working in a bespoke joinery manufacturing environment. They will also have:Extensive hands-on experience of managing production, ideally within a sheet plastic or wood joinery environmentGood communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a teamAn innovative and customer focused approachA strong HSE practitioner and lean manufacturing mindsetKnowledge of ERP or MRP systems would be advantageousWhat''s on Offer

£90,000-£100,000Car allowanceWider benefits package

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