Head of Operations
£20.6 - £24.3 per hourEstimated
About the Company
Highly successful SME, international, Electronics Manufacturing company currently seek to recruit a motivated & experienced Head of operations to undertake a challenging, office based, position at newly refurbished offices based in Slough.
About the Role
Reporting to the UK Managing Director the Head of Operations will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of purchasing, production and supply chain within a dynamic and expanding business. The Head of Operations will adopt a forward thinking, strategic approach to ensure that the organisation can meet customer demand within a highly challenging market.
Responsibilities
- Undertake full responsibility for the purchasing function requiring direct negotiation with key component suppliers and subcontract manufacturing businesses.
- Manage the company production department with full responsibility for utilising KPIs to drive process improvements.
- Oversee the sales operations team to ensure all customer orders are processed within agreed corporate timescales.
- Manage all processes and KPIs across; purchasing, production and supply chain through effective administration of the company ERP and MRP systems.
- Ensure full visibility regarding product or material shortfalls and predicted lead times.
- Undertake full control of the supply chain and inventory function to maintain a consistent flow of required components and an efficient manufacturing process.
- Drive continuous improvements within the Operations team to improve efficiency, flexibility, and quality across all areas.
- Setting team objectives and personal development plans for a team of 20.
- Prepare business cases for suggested efficiency improvement projects.
- Implement and manage corporate Health & Safety policy.
Qualifications
You will Degree educated, ideally within an Engineering discipline and have a track record working across complex manufacturing operations encompassing; purchasing, production & supply chain.
Required Skills
The Head of Operations will have gained direct purchasing experience within a challenging manufacturing environment and, ideally, have experience working with sub contract manufacturers.
Preferred Skills
The successful applicant will have experience using a modern ERP system and have the ability to drive process improvements and implement KPIs.
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme, Medical insurance, Flexible hours, 25 days holiday, On–site parking, Life assurance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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