Head of Operations

Manufacturing Headhunters
55,000 to 60,000
Leeds
Permanent
Full-time

About The Company:

Our client a leading educational manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative products to enhance learning experiences. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality educational resources to schools, institutions, and individuals globally. With a focus on creativity, quality, and impact, they are committed to shaping the future of education.

Head of Operations –

The Role:

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Operations to lead their manufacturing operations in Leeds. As the Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, optimising processes, and ensuring the efficient production of their educational products. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on the education sector.

Head of Operations –

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement operational strategies to optimise manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.

- Lead and manage the manufacturing team, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve production targets and quality standards.

- Oversee production scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory management to meet customer demand and minimise lead times.

- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, and logistics, to ensure alignment and integration of operations with overall business objectives.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and drive operational performance.

- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices.

- Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to optimise procurement processes and maintain supply chain efficiency.

Head of Operations– You:

- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, engineering, or related field;
Master's degree preferred.

- Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.

- Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiency.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and inventory control.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.

- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving operational targets and business objectives.

Head of Operations – Benefits:

- Excellent annual leave entitlement
- Competitive pension scheme- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes

How to Apply:

To submit your CV for this exciting Head of Operations opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!