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SalaryExcellent long term career opportunity
Precision Engineering
Client Details
Pailton Engineering are a global leader in the design and manufacturer of steering systems for commercial, off-highway and military vehicles providing bespoke engineered solutions for mid volume Original Equipment (OE) vehicle manufacturers. Having been founded in 1969 in Coventry at the heart of the West Midlands industrial and manufacturing industry Pailton continues to operate from its headquarters located in Coventry supplying to customers on a global scale.
A newly created exciting career opportunity has become available for an Operations Director on the Senior Leadership team for Pailton Engineering. The initial focus of the role will be on driving a culture of continuous improvement and customer experience across the engineering and manufacturing departments. In the medium term the successful Operations Director will have a clear opportunity to develop to become the Managing Director of Pailton Engineering executing a strategic business plan designed to optimise performance and business growth.
Description
- Provide leadership across the engineering and manufacturing operations departments providing effective mentoring and development of team with a focus on people, culture and engagement.
- Review of manufacturing processes and procedures for effectiveness and continuous improvement focused on increasing gross margin, reducing waste, raw material costings, improving quality, reducing lead time and improving overall customer service.
- Implement best practices across all departments including production planning, scheduling, supply chain, engineering, quality, design and development.
- Drive operational performance by using Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost drivers.
- Install a positive working culture of financial performance and profit growth.
- Strong focus and understanding of health and safety metrics.
- Identify CAPEX requirements and provide clear return on investment business cases for such plans.
- Ensure development opportunities for the teams through qualifications, skills development, mentoring and coaching.
- Develop strong relationships across the business to understand the market.
- Conduct regular OEM customer visits and site visits to ensure customer satisfaction.
Profile
- A well rounded Operational Leader who has broad P&L experience and career aspirations to develop into a Managing Director role.
- Strong engineering and manufacturing background with demonstrable experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing principles and the tools associated.
- Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
- Hands on/can do attitude with an open and likeable personality with honesty and integrity.
- Can operate equally effectively in the boardroom and on the shop floor.
- Leadership style; informal, inclusive, visible, structured, empathetic but directive.
- People focused down to earth approach who has flexibility of thinking with that would suit an SME environment.
- Looking to be part of a growth story within a profitable precision engineering manufacturing business who have an exciting future ahead.
- Located within commuting distance of Head Office in Coventry or ability to relocate.
Job Offer
Executive salary and package on offer for successful candidate
