Head of Operations

Company: Kaizen Talent Solutions
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Welcome to the start of the next step in your career path.Head of OperationsPosted 21.02.24AutomotiveWest MidlandsPermanentAn excellent salary and package with excellent career and personal development opportunities.About our ClientKaizen Talent Solutions are working in partnership with a specialist automotive business to help recruit a Head of Operations to run one of its manufacturing facilities in the West Midlands. Part of a growing Automotive Group, my first tier Client is a market leader in the design, innovation and production of its specialist products, supplying to a range of OEMs. The business has strong growth plans, and hence is looking to strengthen its senior management team.Job DescriptionReporting to the Group CEO, the Head of Operations will oversee all operational responsibility for one of the Groups sites. This is an excellent opportunity and will require the incumbent, with the support of the board, to develop and deploy a practical manufacturing plan that will contribute to the company's success through on-time-in-full, right-first-time, efficient production.As Head of Operations, you will be tasked with the development of your team through effective communication, coaching and training. In line with the principles of the Board, you will provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate best practice and improved working relationships.The Successful CandidateThe ideal candidate will have:

• A strong manufacturing background ideally within automotive.
• Ideally an engineering degree.
• Extensive experience of working with operational responsibility within a specialist, high-quality manufacturing environment.
• Experience of driving lean methodology in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in implementing best practices in operations, quality systems, and health & safety.
• Cultivated positive working relationships with employees, peers and superiors.
• A tenacious/self-starter attitude with a will to succeed by doing the right thing for the customers, employees and the Group.Whats On OfferAn excellent salary and package with excellent career and personal development opportunities.
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