Operational Innovations Director/Senior Manager - Co. West Midlands, United Kingdom - Page Executive

Description

My client is a market leading, award winning manufacturer and distributor of outdoor products, their customer base focuses on UK retail, DIY trade channels plus their fast growing direct to consumer channel.

They are a true multi-channel operator supporting both direct to store and home delivery fulfilment.

Due to significant year on year growth and a new business strategy on manufacturing new products they are looking to appoint an Operations Director.

Own, develop and deliver the vision for operations, working closely with the CEO, Chair, Finance Director and other members of the leadership team to ensure it fits with the business's objectives.

# Assess and develop Operational Organisational Structures to ensure that they are appropriate to support business growth.
# Continue to drive a culture of continuous improvement and delivering best-in-class levels of performance.
# Take an active role in supporting the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring that operational requirements are appropriately configured.
# Work with business stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of quality are delivered for its customer base and channel partners.
# Develop and drive the asset base footprint and automation strategy to accommodate increased growth. This will ensure the business is well placed to take advantage of the industry's growing focus on digital channels.

Drive, energy and resilience - this is a high-growth, high-pace business and requires a leader who has the ambition and enthusiasm to operate within an entrepreneurial environment.

# Manufacturing experience within a seasonal demand product cycle, consumer durables, building products and DIY (non food) would be of particular interest.
# Extensive experience of managing the complete planning process, particularly within a seasonal business with intense peak periods.
# Naturally commercially minded with experience of setting the vision and strategy for a business.
# A clear communicator and strong, inspirational leader with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
# Be based out of the company's main site in the West Midlands and be prepared for national travel to the groups other sites

Performance related bonus
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