FTC or 3 - 9 month day rate Interim Head of Operations assignment, to support my client through a period of change and transformation to support growth plans.
Client Details
A well-established manufacturer in the Nottingham area with a turnover of c. £15 million and high growth potential due to an impressive customer portfolio within the retail and hospitality sector. They are known for their commitment to delivering both simple one-off products and complex turnkey projects.
Description
As Interim Head of Operations, you will;
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the manufacturing, procurement, logistics and supply chain operation, ensuring efficient and timely production and delivery, and a safe and healthy workplace.
- Develop and implement operational strategies and processes to ensure maximum productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness. As part of this, drive a CI mindset across operations and ensure adoption of best practice lean principles, tools, and behaviours.
- Ensure a proactive approach to people and material management and machinery performance and maintenance.
- Implement quality control measures to upgrade their ability to deliver products and achieve OTIF.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the company's strategic plan, with a focus on scaling operations to support profitable growth.
- Provide hands-on, agile leadership and coaching of a cross-functional team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and CI.
Profile
My client is seeking an experienced, emotionally intelligent leader who can support with transitioning the company from a hands-on operation owner managed to a structured and process-led environment which can support a larger and more complex business.
In addition, the successful candidate for this Interim Head of Operations role will have;
- Proven experience in senior operations management roles, gained within a bespoke/assembly environment.
- Proven experience of leading, inspiring, and managing a multifaceted manufacturing and supply chain operation.
- Outstanding communication and team building skills, alongside effective stakeholder management skills across all levels.
- Agility in knowing when to step in and roll sleeves up when required, whilst building the capability beneath
- Solid financial acumen and strategic thinking.
- Demonstrable experience in transformation including. improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Operations, the overall culture and teamwork .
- Ability to problem solve - "think on your feet".
- Quality control - adherence to plan and right first time (TQM).
- Decisive with strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
- ERP implementation/integration experience.
Job Offer
A competitive day rate or FTC 3-9 months c. £80,000, subject to experience and profile.