Details:
- Salary: £65,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bournemouth Dorset
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Operations Leader
We are seeking an experienced Operations Leader to join a busy and expanding manufacturing company based in Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven manufacturing professional with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced production environment. Previous experience within an extrusion manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who is passionate about operational excellence, people development, and continuous improvement.
Please note this is a position that requires an immediate start after the interview stage due to expansion projects.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop operational teams to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.
* Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the site.
* Manage and improve key operational KPIs, ensuring targets are consistently achieved.
* Identify and implement efficiency improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance.
* Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business to deliver customer and business objectives.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
* Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive working environment.
* Monitor operational performance and take proactive action to address challenges and opportunities.
Ideal Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
* Previous experience within an extrusion manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
* Demonstrated success in leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
* Strong people management skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
* Experience driving operational performance, process improvements, and efficiency initiatives.
* Strong understanding of KPI management and performance measurement.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
* Sound knowledge of health and safety requirements and quality management standards.
* A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering results.
Salary: £65K - £70K
Immediate start available
If you could be interested in this excellent Operations Leader opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further