Operations Manager

Alchem Partners have been retained to source an experienced Operations Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team based in the UK.

Our client is an industry leading expert, part of a £multimillion, global business with sites worldwide. You will lead the multi-disciplined teams on site as well as manage a small number of smaller sites within the UK.

The role will focus on existing processes and improvements, leading and mentoring multi-disciplined teams including operational, engineering, logistics, customer service and managerial/supervisors as well as waste reduction, operational efficiency and ensuring the implementation of the company values, mission, vision and strategy.

You will be a key budget holder and be financially and commercially responsible for the running of the division and the strategic growth and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site ensuring smooth and compliant running of the operations, engineering and other disciplines.
• Ensuring smooth running of entire process, including resolution of issues for customers in a timely and cost effective manner
• Focus on process and efficiency improvement, effective cost optimisation all whilst ensuring exceptional customer care and quality.
• Create and control departmental budget.
• Leading and participation of management and regional meetings
• Responsible for recruitment, induction and retention of team members

Key Competencies/Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in a technical or commercial discipline
• Operational leadership experience within a process related industry i.e. Chemical, Process Manufacturing, FMCG etc.
• You will have strong commercial and financial acumen and a data driven mindset
• Strong continuous improvement experience
• Proven success managing and mentoring multi-disciplined teams i.e. operations, engineering, customer service, logistics etc.
• Strong customer-orientated view of the sales and service

This role will suit a proactive, driven and ambitious leader who is looking to own their own and their teams development, someone who is keen to take ownership and improve upon current practices. This is a strong developmental opportunity for the right person with huge growth potential.

In return our client is offering a salary of c£70,000, plus company car, bonus, private healthcare, pension.

Please apply via the link below or contact Stuart Tomkinson directly.