·         Lead all site operations, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards and company policies.

·         Drive operational performance to achieve OTIF (On Time In Full), quality, productivity and cost targets.

·         Identify and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase profitability.

·         Provide strategic recommendations to support continuous improvement and business growth.

·         Prepare and present monthly operational KPI and performance reports.

·         Partner with the Operations Director to develop operational budgets and monitor financial performance against targets.

·         Ensure maximum return on investment from capital expenditure, plant and equipment.

·         Champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver operational and business improvement projects.

·         Lead significant operational and capital investment projects across the site.

·         Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including engineering and construction activities.

·         Deputise for the Operations Director as required, representing Operations at both local and global levels.

·         Act as the escalation point for operational managers on employee relations and people management matters.

·         Lead, coach and develop managers and team members, fostering a high-performance culture.

·         Conduct performance reviews, appraisals and development planning activities.

·         Ensure ERP system compliance, data accuracy and operational efficiency.

·         Oversee inventory management, stock control and cost optimisation activities.

Essential

• Proven experience managing large-scale capital investment projects.

• Experience leading engineering-related projects and initiatives.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical and solution-focused approach to problem solving.

• Experience managing and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams.

• Ability to travel to other UK and European sites as required.

Desirable

• IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.

• Project Management qualification.

• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.

IT Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams).

• Familiarity with ERP systems.

• Power BI knowledge would be advantageous.

• Experience producing KPI reports, operational dashboards and performance analysis.