Job vacancy - Head of Operations

Position: Head of Operations
Reference: acsMheoo
Location: Oxford
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Job Title: Head of Operations

Due to our clients continued growth and expansion they currently have a vacancy for an experienced Head of Operations, reporting to the CEO. This is an interesting and challenging opportunity, offering a competitive basic salary plus discretionary profit share bonus, health insurance, pension scheme, life assurance, car allowance and other benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • To lead the productivity and continuous improvement of Production, Purchasing, Quality & Health & Safety teams.
  • Accountable for operational excellence of the production facility including manufacturing, continuous improvement, development of a high performing team and process engineering.
  • To lead, direct and manage all aspects of the manufacturing, despatch and procurement activities in order to effectively and efficiently meet customer demand, utilising an empowered workforce, implementing Lean manufacturing principles with a continuous improvement mind-set in support of the overall strategy.
  • Driving process and productivity improvements;
  • Development of production strategies to evolve the operations function
  • Overall business responsibility for ensuring an effective, reliable quality materials management process is in place to maximise the Quality of our products

Requirements:

  • Senior operations management experience in a manufacturing business;
  • Experience of health & Safety, quality, production (including lean manufacturing tools & techniques) & purchasing management;
  • Effective leadership skills;
  • Good project management, organisation and communication skills, coupled with a flexible and cooperative approach.

ACS are recruiting for a Head of Operations. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Head of Operations, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Head of Operations. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Head of Operations with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Head of Operations role you desire.